Karak:The Karak Agriculture Directorate has initiated a farmer field school (FFS) in the northern Faqu District, focusing on climate-smart wheat cultivation and climate-resilient varieties. This initiative aims to equip farmers with the skills needed to adapt to climate change.
According to Jordan News Agency, the school is part of the Ministry of Agriculture's field school program and is supervised by the Extension Programs Directorate. The program seeks to enhance farmers' abilities to tackle climate-related challenges.
This initiative forms a segment of the Building Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Jordan through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector (BRCCJ) project. The project is financed by the Green Climate Fund and executed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
Facilitator Hanaa Lasasmeh launched the practical activities by introducing participants to the field school's approach, its objectives, and the project itself. The opening session included discussions on the training schedule, participation guidelines, and an initial assessment in preparation for field training throughout the agricultural season.
The session was attended by Akram Ma'aqbeh, head of the Faqu agricultural extension division, Miqdam Dmour, the governorate field school coordinator, and other extension staff members.