Faqou District, Nov. 10 (Petra) -- The Karak Agriculture Directorate on Tuesday launched a farmer field school (FFS) in its northern Faqū District focused on climate-smart wheat cultivation and climate-resilient varieties, aiming to help farmers adapt to climate change.

As part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s field school program, the school is supervised by its Extension Programs Directorate, seeking to develop farmers’ skills and strengthen their ability to address climate challenges.

This school is part of the Building Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Jordan through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector (BRCCJ) project, funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

Launching practical activities, Facilitator Hanaa Lasasmeh introduced participants to the field school approach, its objectives, and the project. The opening session also covered the training schedule and participation guidelines and included an initial assessment ahead of field training throughout the agricultural season.

The session was attended by Faqū agricultural extension division head Akram Ma’aqbeh, governorate field school coordinator Miqdam Dmour, and extension staff.

//Petra// AO