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Late blight outbreak threatens Jordan's potato harvest
The Jordan Farmers Union (JFU) has highlighted a significant threat to the country's potato
production due to late blight. This fungal disease, affecting nightshade family plants including
potatoes, has been reported to cause severe damage in the Jordan Valley, with losses reaching
millions of dinars. Over 10,000 dunams (1,000 ha) have already been impacted, further
straining the agricultural sector already facing high production costs and labor shortages.
Despite the disease being known since 1850, its resurgence in Jordan presents a new
challenge, with recent weather conditions promoting its spread across 80-90% of potato farms
in the region. Efforts to control the disease using advanced pesticides have been hampered by
labor shortages, forcing farmers to adopt unconventional methods such as employing female
agricultural workers for spraying tasks. The outbreak has led to a significant reduction in
potato production, with estimates showing an 80% drop, potentially causing shortages and
price increases for consumers. The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting tests to address the
issue, emphasizing the unique challenge late blight poses compared to other crops, where
early-stage infections can often be mitigated.
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The Jordan Farmers Union (JFU) has highlighted a significant threat to the country's potato
production due to late blight. This fungal disease, affecting nightshade family plants including
potatoes, has been reported to cause severe damage in the Jordan Valley, with losses reaching
millions of dinars. Over 10,000 dunams (1,000 ha) have already been impacted, further
straining the agricultural sector already facing high production costs and labor shortages.
Despite the disease being known since 1850, its resurgence in Jordan presents a new
challenge, with recent weather conditions promoting its spread across 80-90% of potato farms
in the region. Efforts to control the disease using advanced pesticides have been hampered by
labor shortages, forcing farmers to adopt unconventional methods such as employing female
agricultural workers for spraying tasks. The outbreak has led to a significant reduction in
potato production, with estimates showing an 80% drop, potentially causing shortages and
price increases for consumers. The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting tests to address the
issue, emphasizing the unique challenge late blight poses compared to other crops, where
early-stage infections can often be mitigated.
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