Jericho Dates Harvest Delay
The article discusses the impact of the delayed date palm harvest season in the Palestinian Jordan Valley in 2026. Experts attribute the delay to lower temperatures and short heat waves compared to previous years. Nonetheless, forecasts indicate that this season will be better than the last, with the Ministry of Agriculture estimating an output of around 25,000 tons of dates, with expectations to exceed 35,000 tons this year. This supports export activities and increases farmers’ incomes. The main factor behind the delay in the start of the harvest is the presence of new generations of date palms that are still in the production stage, which contributes to the expected increase in yield despite some hesitation at the beginning of the season due to concerns about potential negative effects on the crop.
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