ELZUBI also noted that technology is entering the frontlines of this struggle. Smart agriculture, crop improvement techniques, and advanced storage can reduce waste and boost local production, helping to ease ....

Restrictions on oil and gas trade are increasing, raising maritime shipping insurance costs and discouraging investment in productive agriculture. With the sharp rise in fuel and transport prices, global food ....

Sanctions and monetary and fiscal policies can alter trade flows; food security can be enhanced by diversifying food sources, investing in smart agriculture, and developing stockpiles. ....

ELZUBI also noted that conflicts contribute to worsening displacement crises, citing more than half a million displaced people in Lebanon as a result of the escalation—a figure likely to rise—placing ....

On the strategic reserve front, data reveal reassuring levels of essential commodities: wheat stocks exceed 12 months, barley more than 10 months, while oils, pulses, sugar, and other staples range ....

Food security is no longer a local issue; it has become hostage to regional and international security. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz or disruption of vital maritime passages ....

The problem is compounded further by the fact that fertilizers have never commanded the same priority as oil. A ship captain bold enough to transit Hormuz will choose an oil ....

Did we anticipate early enough the importance of the food security file, given that the region has faced successive crises, disasters, and wars over the past six years—from the COVID-19 ....

Elzubi clarified that artificial insemination represents a practical and transitional option for Jordan at present, especially given limited financial resources and infrastructure, while embryo transfer could serve as a long-term ....

"We are witnessing a race among governments from Asia to Europe to protect their citizens from the wave of rising prices triggered by the geopolitical crisis. Germany alone has spent ....

ELZUBI added that despite these positives, some observations cannot be overlooked. First, the concept of the shared economy in agriculture is relatively new in the Jordanian context, raising questions about ....

- “Jordan has moved from crisis management to proactive risk management, ensuring stable markets and reliable access to essential commodities despite global disruptions.” - “The next stage demands bold investment ....