The World Food Programme (WFP) announced that it has intensified efforts to support Jordan’s agriculture sector in facing the impacts of climate change through a package of interventions that include enabling farmers to access low-interest loans, installing modern irrigation systems, and contributing to the preparation of a national drought-monitoring report.
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According to a WFP report reviewed by Al Mamlaka, the Agricultural Credit Corporation, with technical support from the programme, has launched low-interest loan products to help farmers adopt climate-resilient agricultural practices, increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve livelihoods.
The report noted that in recent months, the WFP trained around 450 farmers, agribusinesses, and cooperatives in Jerash, Mafraq, and Balqa governorates to enable them to benefit from these concessional loans and apply sustainable farming practices.
The programme also supported the adoption of modern technologies to improve water-use efficiency and cope with climate stress. It installed drip irrigation systems in eight farms in Jerash and Irbid, and helped introduce adaptive, symbiotic agricultural techniques in more than 120 farms, enhancing crop resilience to harsh climate conditions, boosting productivity, and reducing fertilizer use.
As part of efforts to strengthen national institutions’ capacity to manage natural resources, the report highlighted that WFP continues its partnership with the National Center for Security and Crisis Management to support the National Technical Committee on Drought by providing technical and logistical assistance in preparing a national drought-monitoring report for the 2024/2025 season.
The report is being developed using the PRISM platform to track drought impacts in real time, analyze effects, and forecast seasonal patterns, serving as a key tool for assessing climate risks.
