AMMAN — The Co-op Society for Cow Breeders in Zarqa
has agreed to the Ministry of Agriculture’s compensation package for farmers
who suffered losses due to the
foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, according
to local news outlets.
اضافة اعلان
The society, which legally represents over 90 farmers, said
in a statement that it has agreed with the ministry on zero-interest loan
packages for farmers in the amount of JD20,000 through the
Agricultural Credit Corporation.
The society has also agreed to the lifting of the animal
movement ban imposed on the Al-Dhulail, Al-Khalidiyah. and Al-Halabat regions.
Under the agreement, the ministry is working to allow
affected farms to import 25 percent of their
total head of cattle.
Meanwhile, compensation for losses related to milk and
medical bills will continue to be followed up through other official channels,
including the office of the Prime Minister,
Agriculture Ministry Spokesman
Lawrence Al-Majali said on Sunday.
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