The project aims to improve the productivity of degraded rangelands through efficient utilization of limited rainfall. Nearly 48% of farmers in the Muhareb community own flocks, with an average flock size of about 159 head. About 52% of farmers in Um Al Naám own flocks, with an average of 125 head; about 63% of farmers in Muhareb community own a small flock (average 28 head), or a medium flock size (30%, average 293 head), or a large flock (7%, average 751 head. However, about 72% of farmers in Um Al Naám own a small flock, with an average flock size of 36 head. A medium- sized flock is owned by 26% of farmers, with an average flock size of 256 head. Only 1% of farmers own large flocks, with an average flock size of 1540 head. Farmers who cultivate larger areas own larger flocks, although this only occurs on a small proportion of the farms (4.7%). Over 67% of farmers in the selected communities own small flocks, and 28% own medium sized flocks. There is a positive relationship between flock size and area cultivated.
Auteurs et éditeurs
Akroush, Samia
Shideed, Kamel
The mandate of the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE) is to conduct applied agricultural research and extension services in order to transfer improved technologies, facilitate continuous professional development, and recognize the significant professional contributions of its members. As a research arm of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Center is a semi-autonomous institution with funding from the Government of Jordan and other national and international donors.
Fournisseur de données
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) was established in 1977. It is one of 15 such centers supported by the CGIAR. ICARDA’s founding mandate to promote agricultural development in the dry areas of developing countries remains highly relevant today.