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JPMC agrees to aid Agricultural Materials Traders and Producers Association

By Petra - Apr 13,2014 - Last updated at Apr 13,2014

AMMAN — Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and Agricultural Materials Traders and Producers Association (AMTPA) on Saturday studied signing a memorandum of understanding to organise selling fertilisers to AMTPA member factories at preferential prices, providing that the Ministry of Agriculture supervises the process. JPMC Chairman Amer Majali promised AMTPA to study the demands of liquid fertilisers plant owners as it corresponds with JPMC interests and the national industry. Majali said there should be more cooperation between JPMC and fertiliser plants regarding the needed quantities on condition that plants present their requests at the beginning of each year on a monthly basis. JPMC will provide plants with the material according to a plan that will be announced later upon the final signing of the memorandum. Agriculture Minister Akef Zu’bi stressed that the ministry will cooperate with both parties to serve farmers and agricultural materials producers. Head of AMTPA Mahmoud Tubeishi highlighted liquid fertilisers because of its importance in raising the added value of national fertiliser products and raising the value of exports to JD300 million annually. He noted that 30 plants are involved in these activities with 300 agricultural companies being relevant to its transactions, and employing around 3,500 people. 

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