ELZUBI to ALRAI: Harsh climatic factors are affecting olive production this year

ELZUBI to ALRAI: Climatic fluctuations are severely impacting olive production this year.
This season, olive growers are facing a combination of harsh climatic factors that are undermining both productivity and quality. Rainfall variability, recurrent drought waves, late frost, heat waves, wind and dust storms, as well as climate-related pests and diseases are converging to create significant challenges. Together, these pressures are reducing yields, weakening oil quality, and driving up production costs for farmers.
The sector’s heavy reliance on rainfed agriculture—covering nearly 70 to 75 percent of cultivated areas—makes olive trees particularly vulnerable to drought. When rainfall is insufficient, trees shed their fruit prematurely, leading to sharp declines in productivity. Late frost during the flowering season in March and April further compounds the problem. By damaging blossoms and reducing fruit set, this recurring phenomenon has already caused major losses this year.

ELZUBI to ADDUSTOUR: From Index to Stockpile: How Can Jordan Buy Food at the Smartest Price?

ELZUBI: In the midst of rapid changes in global markets, there is an urgent need for a deeper understanding of how food commodity prices are formed. This is not only important for economic analysis, but also for supporting strategic decisions that strengthen food security in Jordan.

ELZUBI to Cairo News TV: Global Food Prices

ELZUBI: Global food prices continued to decline for the second consecutive month, driven by strong production prospects, lower crude oil prices, and reduced demand from the biofuel sector. While indices for grains, dairy, meat, and sugar fell, vegetable oils registered an increase, supported by favorable production expectations in the Southern Hemisphere and progress in winter wheat planting in the Northern Hemisphere.