Amman, June 22 (Petra) — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said
Monday that the year’s field crops season is promising, with positive
production results in wheat and barley, , according to a ministry
statement.

Khraisat said the government allocated JD45 million to purchase local
crops from farmers, compared with JD19 million in 2025 as part of
efforts to support domestic production and strengthen food security.

He added that the government buys wheat and barley at more than
double the global market prices to encourage farmers to expand
strategic crop cultivation and increase national reserves.

Khraisat estimated production for the current season at 100,000 to
110,000 tons, marking an increase compared with previous years and
reflecting supportive agricultural policies and expanded cultivation.

Regarding recent fires in agricultural areas, the minister said that
the fires had a minimal impact on output, accounting for 0.2 per cent
of total production. The ministry, in coordination with relevant
authorities, investigated the incidents and took necessary measures.

Khraisat said the ministry would continue implementing programmes to
support field crops, including incentives for farmers to expand wheat
and barley cultivation as part of national food security priorities.

//Petra// NQ