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Zawya
6 days ago
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- Zawya
Jordan suspends live sheep imports from Syria
AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat announced on Tuesday the suspension of live sheep import licences from Syria, effective from the beginning of July. The move aims to protect local production and support Jordanian livestock breeders, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Hneifat said that the decision is part of the ministry's broader policy to restore balance to the domestic market, especially in light of the current abundance of locally raised sheep. He said that the import suspension is temporary and intended to give local products a better chance in the market, absorb the surplus supply, and positively influence selling prices in favour of farmers and breeders. Hneifat stressed that the ministry is 'closely' monitoring market activity and is prepared to implement 'flexible and well-considered' measures to stabilise prices, safeguard food security, and maintain a balance between supply and demand. He reiterated the ministry's commitment to supporting the agricultural and livestock production chain through a comprehensive approach that ensures the sector's sustainability. Hneifat stressed that the ministry will not hesitate to take any additional steps that benefit local breeders, while remaining fully committed to health and veterinary standards related to animal resources. He also called on all concerned parties to cooperate in implementing the decision in the public interest. The decision comes at a time when the agricultural sector is receiving increasing attention from the government, as part of national strategies aimed at boosting domestic production, achieving self-sufficiency, and creating economic opportunities for rural communities and livestock breeders across the Kingdom, according to Petra. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan News
22-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Suspension of Live Sheep Import Licenses from Syria - Jordan News
Suspension of Live Sheep Import Licenses from Syria Minister of Agriculture, Eng. Khaled Hneifat, announced the suspension of issuing licenses for importing live sheep from the Syrian Arab Republic as of the beginning of July. The move aims to protect local producers and support Jordanian livestock breeders. اضافة اعلان Hneifat explained that the decision aligns with the Ministry's policy to restore balance to the local market, particularly given the abundance of domestic sheep production during this period. He noted that the suspension is temporary and is intended to give room for marketing local products. He affirmed that the Ministry is closely monitoring market activity and is implementing flexible, well-studied measures to ensure price stability, food security, and balance between supply and demand. He stressed the Ministry's commitment to supporting the agricultural and livestock production chain through an integrated vision that ensures the sustainability of this vital sector. The Minister emphasized that the Ministry will not hesitate to take additional actions in the interest of local breeders, while fully adhering to health and veterinary standards related to livestock. He also called on all relevant parties to cooperate in implementing the decision in a way that serves the public interest. This decision comes at a time when the agricultural sector is receiving increased attention from the government, as part of its plans and policies aimed at enhancing national production, achieving self-sufficiency, and providing economic opportunities for rural communities and livestock breeders across the Kingdom. — (Petra News Agency)
Roya News
22-07-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Jordan halts sheep imports from Syria
Minister of Agriculture Eng. Khaled Hneifat on Tuesday announced a halt to issuing licenses for importing live sheep from Syria, effective the beginning of July. In a press statement, Hneifat said that this "temporary" decision primarily aims to protect local production, support Jordanian livestock breeders, and restore balance to the market. The minister explained that the decision comes amid an abundance of domestic sheep production during this period, allowing breeders to market their products at fair prices.
Ammon
22-07-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Jordan suspends live sheep imports from Syria
Ammon News - Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat on Monday announced the suspension of import licenses for live sheep from the Syrian Arab Republic, effective since the beginning of July, to safeguard local production and support Jordanian livestock breeders. Hneifat said the decision is part of the ministry's efforts to restore balance to the domestic market, particularly given the current abundance of locally produced sheep. He described the suspension as temporary, intended to allow space for marketing domestic products. He stressed that the ministry is monitoring market trends closely and taking flexible, well-considered measures to ensure price stability, maintain food security, and balance supply and demand. He emphasized the ministry's commitment to supporting the agricultural and livestock production chain through an integrated approach that guarantees the sector's sustainability. Hneifat added that the ministry will not hesitate to introduce further measures in the interest of local breeders, while strictly upholding health and veterinary regulations related to livestock. He urged all concerned parties to cooperate in implementing the decision in service of the public interest. The move comes amid heightened government focus on the agricultural sector, as part of national plans and policies to increase local production, enhance self-sufficiency, and generate economic opportunities for rural communities and livestock breeders across the Kingdom. Petra
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan, Italy sign 1.65mln euro grant deal to boost sustainable agriculture
AMMAN — The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday signed a 1.65 million euro grant agreement with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation to fund a project aimed at enhancing food security and inclusive economic growth through the promotion of sustainable rural products and efficient use of local resources. The agreement was signed by Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat and Italian Ambassador to Jordan Luciano Pezzotti, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Hneifat said that the initiative supports national efforts to advance sustainable development and strengthen institutional capacities to build inclusive and resilient communities. The project aligns with several national frameworks, including the National Plan for Sustainable Agriculture (2022–2025), the Economic Modernisation Vision (2022–2031), the National Green Growth Action Plan (2021–2025), the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan and the National Food Security Strategy (2021–2025). According to the minister, the project would focus on increasing the resilience of agricultural and food supply chains by supporting smallholder farmers, introducing improved technologies and protocols, and enhancing local production, food quality and sustainable natural resource management. Hneifat expressed appreciation for the Italian government's continued support for Jordan's agricultural sector. The grant would be disbursed over a two-year period to implement the project's components. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
