Balqa, Aug. 2 (Petra) – The National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) organized a workshop titled "Brainstorming to Develop Grain Value Chains in Jordan" at the Ramtha Agricultural Research Center, as part of the SEEDS project activities under the EU-funded PRIMA program.

The workshop brought together representatives from government institutions, the private sector, relevant organizations and associations, in addition to researchers and farmers, to discuss ways to support the sustainability and competitiveness of grain value chains through research and innovation.

The workshop used a participatory brainstorming approach to review the current situation of grain value chains in Jordan, identify key challenges and opportunities, and develop proposals based on field experience and scientific knowledge. The discussions focused on improving value chain efficiency, increasing added value and supporting the competitiveness of the grain sector.

Participants discussed challenges and opportunities related to grain value chains and presented development proposals and research priorities aimed at supporting value chain development, enhancing the competitiveness of local production and strengthening food security.

The workshop is part of SEEDS project activities aimed at developing more sustainable and resilient agricultural value chains by enhancing cooperation between research institutions and the public and private sectors and applying research and innovation outcomes to support agricultural development.

NARC, as the national implementing partner of the SEEDS project in Jordan, continues to implement project activities in cooperation with local and international partners. These efforts focus on developing agricultural value chains, supporting evidence-based policies and promoting innovation to contribute to sustainable agricultural development in line with the objectives of the PRIMA program.

//Petra//WH