Mafraq:His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Regent, recently visited Al Zaben Farms, a model farm in the Sabha district of Mafraq Governorate.
According to Jordan News Agency, during his visit, Crown Prince Al Hussein was informed by the farm's owner, Abdullah Al Zaben, about the use of scientific research and modern agricultural technologies implemented at the farm. These innovations are aimed at improving produce quality and enhancing water efficiency.
Al Zaben Farms spans approximately 1,300 dunums and cultivates around 250 varieties of fruit. The farm employs modern irrigation systems and strategies to minimize water evaporation and features dedicated facilities for research and development, packaging, and storage.
The Crown Prince commended the farm’s agricultural achievements, emphasizing the role of Jordanian expertise in advancing farming practices. He underscored the significance of building on successful water resource management methods and enhancing local production capacity.
Furthermore, the Crown Prince highlighted the necessity of maintaining a sustainable supply of high-quality local produce and agricultural products for the domestic market.