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Jordan's Food Security Boosted by Crop and Livestock Sectors
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the agricultural reality and food security situation in Jordan, emphasizing the importance of the agricultural sector in achieving self-sufficiency and its role in the national economy. The report highlights that tomatoes are the leading exported vegetable, with an annual production ranging between 400,000 to 500,000 tons, ranking tenth worldwide with an estimated value of 136 billion dollars. It also shows that the poultry sector is the largest in livestock production, with investments exceeding one billion dinars and related to export values reaching 264 billion dollars, while milk production covers a high percentage of market needs, with a value of up to 379 billion dollars. The study indicates that Jordan aims to become a regional hub for food security through initiatives that include increasing self-sufficiency rates in meat and fish, implementing aquaculture technology, and building and expanding strategic reserves of basic commodities. Jordan ranks highly globally in the food security index and has a low level of hunger, with high self-sufficiency in olive oil, eggs, and poultry meats. However, it relies heavily on imports for wheat, rice, and maize, maintaining a strategic stock sufficient for 10 to 12 months. The National Food Security Strategy until 2030 aims to improve production, reduce waste and loss by 30%, and increase local production, focusing on developing ports and silos to ensure a sustainable stock of essential goods.
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