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Jordan Faces Devastating 70% Drop in Olive Harvest

1/1/2026

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Jordan's olive harvest is the worst in four decades, with production down 70% due to extreme heat and low rainfall.
Farmer Abu Khaled al-Zoubi says he lost over half his crop.
The National Agricultural Research Center warns 80,000 families face losses in a sector generating $1.4 billion annually.
Temperatures were 10–15°C above average and rainfall was below normal.
The government is considering imports as farmers seek drought-resistant varieties and irrigation improvements.

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Story summary

Jordan's olive harvest is the worst in four decades, with production down 70% due to extreme heat and low rainfall.
Farmer Abu Khaled al-Zoubi says he lost over half his crop.
The National Agricultural Research Center warns 80,000 families face losses in a sector generating $1.4 billion annually.
Temperatures were 10–15°C above average and rainfall was below normal.
The government is considering imports as farmers seek drought-resistant varieties and irrigation improvements.