Amman: Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat announced on Saturday that the second phase of Jordan’s national electronic livestock tagging project will begin in mid-August. Speaking during a meeting at the ministry attended by Secretary-General Mohammad Hiyari and several agricultural directors from governorates and districts, Hneifat said the next phase will target Amman, Mafraq, and Karak areas with high livestock density requiring early preparation and full operational readiness by technical and administrative teams.
According to Jordan News Agency, the project will be implemented by three specialized rotating teams to ensure precision and control in field operations during visits to individual sheep owners. The ministry currently holds around 2.7 million electronic tags and has tendered for an additional two million.
All necessary equipment and devices are in place, Hneifat said, emphasizing active coordination with security and regulatory bodies to ensure the process adheres to the highest standards. Livestock owners will be able to request tagging services through the government’s “Sanad” digital platform, integrated with the ministry’s official system.
This phase, Hneifat explained, is part of ongoing national efforts to better organize the livestock sector, enhance traceability of herds, and accurately track animal numbers and locations. He also highlighted a national media campaign launched across traditional and digital outlets to raise awareness among livestock holders about the project’s goals and benefits and to encourage cooperation with field teams.
The meeting reviewed the implementation plan for phase two and assessed key challenges from phase one, with a focus on solutions to enhance operational efficiency and outcomes on the ground. The e-tagging project aims to establish a comprehensive and reliable livestock database to support vaccination programs, veterinary care, and improve the efficiency of government interventions, particularly in ensuring that financial support reaches eligible livestock owners.