Amman: Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah and Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat held an expanded meeting with poultry breeders to discuss key challenges facing the sector amid the repercussions of regional unrest and to ensure the availability of stock and the continuity of supply chains for production inputs, particularly feed such as corn.
According to Jordan News Agency, Qudah stated that supply chains are continuing normally, with incoming ship traffic through ports and land crossings operating regularly, especially via Aqaba Port. He emphasized that the government will take necessary measures to facilitate production and ensure the sustainability of supply chains.
Qudah added that the ministry is prepared to intervene if any unjustified price increases occur by imposing price ceilings to protect the market and consumers. He noted that current corn supplies are reassuring, with contracted quantities expected to arrive early next month.
Minister Khraisat highlighted the ministry’s efforts to strengthen contingency plans to enhance the sector’s readiness for any regional developments. This involves continuous coordination with relevant entities and the private sector, as well as intensifying oversight of markets and production inputs.
Khraisat underscored the importance of supporting small farmers and poultry breeders through financing programs and technical resources, which would help stabilize domestic production and improve food security. He affirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring the sustainability of this crucial sector.
He also emphasized strengthening strategic reserves of production inputs, particularly feed, alongside supporting domestic production to ensure price stability and meet market needs under various conditions.
President of the Jordanian Poultry Producers Association, Fares Hammoudeh, assured that the available quantities of poultry meat in the market, both fresh and frozen, are sufficient for good periods. He noted that fresh meat production stands at about 28,000 tonnes per month, with frozen quantities estimated at around 5,000 tonnes.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Lower House Agriculture Committee Ahmad Shdaifat called for supporting farmers to face current challenges and prevent increases in poultry and egg prices in the local market. He urged facilitation of access to production inputs and strict action against those exploiting conditions to raise prices unjustifiably.
Farmers and poultry breeders requested measures to facilitate import operations, maintain supply chain flow, and reduce production costs to limit their impact on local market prices.
The meeting was attended by members of the Lower House Agriculture Committee, farmers, poultry breeders, importers, and representatives of production input warehouses.