ELZUBI to Al-Rai: Smart Policies to Enhance Efficiency in Confronting Rising Agricultural Production Costs

ELZUBI noted that the reasons are multiple and intertwined. Chief among them is the rise in fertilizer prices, with Jordan relying on imports to meet a significant portion of its needs. Any disruption in global markets or increases in shipping and energy costs directly affect local farmers. Energy, he added, is embedded in nearly every stage of the agricultural process—from pumping water and operating machinery to cooling, storage, and transport.