Khaberni - The National Day activities for the Olive Harvest for the year 2025 started today, Sunday, in several provinces of the kingdom.
In Jerash, the Directorate of Agriculture of the governorate celebrated the national harvest day, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in Al-Majdal village, attended by the administrator of Al-Mi'rad district, Dr. Reda Al-Ghiyath.
Jerash Agriculture Director Engineer Ola Al-Mahasneh emphasized that this occasion carries meanings of goodness and blessing and highlights the pioneering role of the farmer in serving the land and protecting the blessed olive tree, which is part of the national heritage and agricultural identity of Jordan.
She added that the area of land planted with olives amounts to about 132,000 dunams, while the province's nurseries produce more than 150,000 olive seedlings annually, with plans to increase production to 200,000 seedlings by 2025.
Jerash Director of Education Wael Abu Azam stated that the national harvest season represents a national and social occasion that reflects the spirit of solidarity among the members of the Jordanian community and enhances belonging to the land and the nation, noting that the cooperation between the Ministries of Education and Agriculture contributes to deepening students' connection to the land and agriculture and developing their spirit of work and production.
The chairman of the Jerash Farmers Union, Hussein Abu Al-Adas, mentioned that this partnership represents a model of cooperation between official institutions and farmers to ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector and support national food security.
The Directorate of Agriculture in Tafilah, in cooperation with the Directorate of Education, organized a celebration on the occasion of the National Day for the Olive Harvest at Ar-Ruwaimeh Secondary School for Girls.
Governor of Tafila, Dr. Sultan Al-Madi, stated that celebrating the National Day for the Olive Harvest underscores the importance of this blessed tree, appreciating the efforts of the participants in the campaign, and the school's keenness to highlight and reinforce national aspects among the students, pointing to the importance of caring for the olive tree and instilling the values of cooperation for its harvest.
The Director of Education and Learning for Tafila Region, Imran Al-Lasasima, stressed the importance of caring for this blessed tree by consolidating its importance among students.
Director of Agriculture Engineer Bilal Al-Hilu mentioned the role of the Ministry of Agriculture in maintaining olive trees through care projects and programs for this tree, in addition to providing guidance and advice to farmers about the proper agricultural methods to care for these trees.
The school director, Radeen Al-Omariyyin, said that this day comes to reinforce the values of cooperation and solidarity among all segments of society to participate in the process of picking olive fruits, especially students.
In Ajloun, the national campaign for the olive harvest began in Rasoun Secondary School for Girls' park.
The deputy governor, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hosami, confirmed that the olive tree represents a symbol of giving and resilience and is an authentic part of Jordanian culture and identity, highlighting its economic, nutritional, environmental importance, and its role in combating desertification and protecting soil as well as its religious and cultural symbolism making it a symbol of peace and stability.
The Director of Education Khaldoun Jwaied emphasized the importance of instilling environmental and agricultural awareness among students and acquainting them with their national heritage associated with the olive tree, which forms part of the identity of Jordanians and the memory of their ancestors.
The Deputy Director of Agriculture in Ajloun, Dr. Mowfaq Al-Khasawneh, mentioned that the area of land planted with olives in Ajloun is about 87,000 dunams, including 24,000 in the district of Kafranjah, expecting the governorate's production this year to reach about 28,820 tons of fruits and 6,720 tons of oil.
The school director, Narmin Anayzat, stated that the event embodies the values of cooperation and solidarity among various community groups and aligns with the initiative "To My School I Belong".
The celebration concluded with scout national performances presented by the Girl Guides troop followed by the participants launching the olive picking process to officially start the campaign.
In Al-Balqa, the Directorate of Education and Learning in Deir Alla launched the National Day for the Olive Harvest from the Khoola bint Al-Azwer Coeducational Secondary School for Girls in the presence of the Director of Education and Learning for Deir Alla district, Dr. Mazhar Al-Rahahleh, and a group of mothers.
The school director, Ruqayya Al-Blawneh, said that the olive tree is one of the trees spread in the area and represents a national product that contributes to improving the living conditions of families and providing a basic ingredient for housewives.
An exhibition of local traditional foods was held on the sidelines of the National Day, and the day included an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and diverse cultural artifacts, in addition to mothers participating in displaying samples of scented traditional soap and embroidered fabrics and a variety of products using oil and olives.
