Jordan's Agricultural Economy in Brief

Michael E. Kurtzig

No 316415, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: The economy of Jordan is beginning to show signs of recovery from the paralysis brought on by the mid-1970 internal strife and the September civil war. These disorders were a consequence of the June 1967 war with Israel which dealt a severe blow to Jordan's economy--the loss of the West Bank containing 40 percent of the country's agricultural land and production. Production of the main grains--wheat and barley--fluctuates widely, primarily because of weather. Wheat must be imported to meet domestic needs. Exports are mostly fresh fruits and vegetables. The balance of payments is supplemented by "invisibles" such as money received from Jordanian workers in other countries. Development plans call for greater expansion of irrigation schemes, use of new seed varieties, and improvement of farming methods.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; International Development; International Relations/Trade; Land Economics/Use; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14
Date: 1972-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.316415

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