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Saudi Arabia establishes 39 digital farmer field schools
The ministry’s platform combines field training with digital content and practical workshops.
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Iraq signs modern irrigation contracts targeting 3.5 million dunams
The agriculture ministry announced agreements for more than 13,000 systems; the target area does not establish installation or realised water savings.
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Saudi Arabia’s date production reached 1.92 million tonnes in 2024
The ministry reported 2024 output alongside 37.6 million trees, including 32.2 million productive trees.
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Saudi fig production exceeds 29,600 tonnes
The ministry’s summer fig report cited more than 565,000 productive trees and domestic growing regions.
Agriculture
Saudi Arabia’s annual peach production exceeds 31,000 tonnes
The ministry identified Tabuk, Al Jouf, Aseer and Al Baha as key production regions.
Agriculture
Jordan launches Japan-funded drought resilience project for farmers
The project plans farm inputs, demonstration sites and drought-management support for small farmers in the north.
Agriculture
Iraq sets 2026 summer crop plan at 1.8 million dunams
The agriculture ministry announced a planting plan and rice restrictions; the area is a target, not completed planting.
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Saudi Arabia discusses a specialised finance product for organic farming
A ministry and fund workshop considered financing options; no new loan programme was announced.
Agriculture
Jordan reports agricultural self-sufficiency at 62%
The agriculture minister also reported 7.4% sector growth in 2025 and investment in data systems.
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Jordan and UN discuss digital farmer identities and an agriculture data platform
Talks focused on linking farmer identity with production, resource, market and service data.
Agriculture
Saudi Arabia and FAO report gains in small-ruminant farming pilot
The ministry reported better pilot birth and milk indicators; national-scale figures are projections.
Energy
Jordan and Finland agree water-management working group
Cooperation covers treated water and early-warning technology.