Agreement signed to support 21st National Olive Festival

AMMAN — The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan have signed a Letter of Agreement to contribute to the organisation of the 21st National Olive Festival in Jordan, which is an opportunity for small producers to promote their agricultural products, according to an FAO statement on Wednesday.

The agreement will also support the promotion of the agricultural sector and the provision of opportunities for rural families to market their products, as well an assessment of the impact of seasonal festivals on small producers, particularly women.

According to the statement, the FAO plans to provide further support to the olive value chain actors, partly through collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to strengthen this specific food system.