Dr. ELZUBI to PETRA (Jordan News Agency): The decline in olive oil production calls for a proactive plan

Jordan has witnessed a sharp decline in olive oil production this year, driven by:
• Alternate bearing cycles (ma‘awma), a natural phenomenon in olive trees.
• Climate change impacts, including irregular rainfall, shifts in rainfall geography, and floods altering water flow patterns.
This decline highlights the urgent need for proactive drought adaptation measures in the agriculture sector to safeguard livelihoods and national food security.