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of the project, which included achieve- countries in the NENA region on the in-
ments, success stories, lessons learned, tegrated techniques and technologies to
and challenges and recommendations. control FAW, as well as to learn about the
progress made in the implementation of
“The outputs of this workshop will the project in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine,
provide regional guidance and recom- Syria, and to collect suggestions for the
mendations on reducing the spread of way forward in FAO Global Action to
FAW and measures to control it,” said combat this pest,” Assaf added.
Eng.Nabil Assaf, FAO Representative in
Jordan. “The workshop aims to encour- The workshop also included a panel
age the exchange of information among discussion on the Farmers Field Schools
that were implemented in Jordan in the
Production (Tonnes) of some agricultural regions of Deir Alla, the southern Shuna,
commodities in Jordan (2020- 2021) and the southern Jordan Valley, in addi-
tion to a field visit to a model farm and
Item 2020 Flag 2021 Flag the inauguration of a new laboratory for
the production of natural enemies.
Almonds, in shell 1403 A 1626.11 I
“FAW is one of the most dangerous
Apples 19613 A 20536.96 I pests that attacks many economically im-
Apricots 20992 A 21378.67 I portant crops, as it can feed on more than
80 plant species,” explained Thaer Yas-
Bananas 32976 A 38358.57 I een, Regional Plant Protection Officer at
Barley 86615 A 35000 T the Regional Office of the Food and Ag-
riculture Organization of the United Na-
Broad beans and horse beans, green 8046 A 17443.14 I tions in the Near East and North Africa.
Cabbages 52616 A 46809.35 I “The pest was able, during the last four
years, to move between different coun-
Cantaloupes and other melons 53654 A 53971.05 I tries and infect crops in 79 countries in
Carrots and turnips 21427 A 21414.29 I Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, while the
pest was reported in 12 of the 19 coun-
Cauliflowers and broccoli 56812 A 65622.48 I tries of the NENA region,” Yaseen added.
Cucumbers and gherkins 141383 A 191770.06 I Yaseen stated that FAO is always rush-
Dates 25034 A 26952.51 I ing to help local governments and small
farmers in countries affected by the
Eggplants (aubergines) 57356 A 58985.47 I presence of emerging pests, and in the
Grapes 43003 A 44562.52 I case of FAW, the organization has pre-
pared and approved a technical coop-
Green corn (maize) 23136.36 I 24296.58 I eration project to support regional and
Lemons and limes 30573 A 28675.33 I local capacities to monitor and control
FAW in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and
Lettuce and chicory 49758 A 55320.87 I Syria as soon as the ministries of agri-
Maize (corn) 19049 A 25000 T culture in those countries requested the
support of the organization.
Okra 3827 A 6917.07 I
“We are fully aware of the importance
Olives 169265 A 172061.32 I of true partnership between the public
Onions and shallots, green 7320 A 8320.05 I sector and international organizations
such as FAO in advancing the status of
Oranges 41990 A 45803.12 I the agricultural sector. Moreover, we
Peaches and nectarines 87569 A 79400 T are aware of the organization’s efforts
through projects at the local and the re-
Potatoes 147913 A 177501.77 I gional level in supporting the efforts of
Pumpkins, squash and gourds 85514 A 81971.38 I the Ministry of Agriculture in applying
integrated control programs for agricul-
Sorghum 1828 A 2521.45 I tural pests by providing the latest meth-
Spinach 7622 A 5524.75 I ods in the field of control through the use
of local and regional experts, as well as
Strawberries 5898 A 5360.21 I the use of agricultural pesticides that
Tangerines, mandarins, clementines 24668 A 23019.05 I have the best effect in control and are
safe to use on farmers and agricultural
Tomatoes 577288 A 629153.05 I products,” explained Engineer Ayman
Watermelons 87499 A 99110.76 I Al-Oran, Assistant Secretary-General of
the Plant Resources, on behalf of Eng.
Wheat 25749 A 30000 T Khaled Al-Hunaifat, Minister of Agricul-
A : Official figure, I : Imputed value | E : Estimated value, T: Unofficial figure ture in Jordan.
Source: FAO Statistical Division 2022
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