AGRICULTURE SECTORPromote Agriculture sector and Agribusiness and improve its competitiveness
Focusing on combating the increasing stresses on Jordan’s Agricultural sector, regarding ensuring Jordan’s food security, worsening water scarcity and drought as well as the loss of market share in export markets. In addition to confronting the exogenous shocks in tandem with Climate Change impact on the sector.
This pillar aims to contribute to the growth of the agriculture sector by regulating the sector to provide high-quality services to increase export potential and improving its resilience to climate change. Furthermore, increasing competitiveness and leveraging Public-Private partnerships that open the door for new investment opportunities and job creation.
Achieved

Food security strategy developed and approved by COM taking into account climate

Agricultural Risk Fund Law amended and published

National cooperatives strategy 2021-2025 issued

Operationalization of the national cooperatives’ strategy in relation to agriculture

Agricultural licenses adopted (horticultural farm licensing and licensing on import/exports)

National agricultural rainwater harvesting plan, and operational guidelines for performance standards and specifications for agricultural Rainwater Harvesting system (RWH) developed and adapted

Legislations issued according to Risk Fund Law to systemize the farmers compensations.
In Progress

Smart subsidies and water productivity framework approved by COM focusing on realigning incentives to maximize water efficiency
Achieved

Regulatory and incentive framework for high-value, socially inclusive, and water efficient agribusiness boosting jobs, private investments, multiplier effects, and exports in a sustainable manner modernized

Plant health certificates automated and linked to all relevant entities for exports

Legislations issued addressing traceability mechanisms, and third-party logistics service providers

Animal health issues addressed, and certificates automated and linked to all relevant entities for exports

Extension Services strengthened
Achieved

Specialized marketing company established (Jordanian Palestinian agricultural marketing company)

Potential marketing advisory services platform (Jordan Good Agricultural Practices – JOGAP) launched

Marketing advisory services platform for export demands (Jordan Good Agricultural Practices – JOGAP) operationalized and aligned with international standards

Modalities to leverage Private Investment through public-private partnerships (PPP) for value chain infrastructure development identified

Pilot agro-park in Jordan valley South of Gour El Safi

Pilot PPP modalities
Achieved

Agri-food technology financing instruments launched (focused on women, youth, and cooperatives)

Financing instruments for adoption of water use efficiency technologies scaled up
Achieved

National residue control program activated
In Progress

National residue control program linked to the traceability system