AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the Regent, on Tuesday paid a visit to a model farm in the eastern city of Mafraq.

 

During the visit to Al Zaben Farms in Mafraq’s Sabha district, His Royal Highness was briefed by the farm’s owner, Abdullah Zaben, on their use of scientific research and modern agricultural technologies to improve the quality of the farm’s produce and use water more efficiently, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.

 

Covering an area of approximately 1,300 dunums and producing around 250 varieties of fruit, Al Zaben Farms uses modern irrigation systems and measures to reduce water evaporation, and has dedicated facilities for research and development, packaging, and storage, according to Petra.

 

The Crown Prince praised the farm’s agricultural production, noting that it demonstrates how Jordanian expertise can drive the development of advanced farming practices.

 

His Royal Highness also highlighted the importance of building on successful approaches to water resource management, as well as boosting local production capacity.

 

The Crown Prince emphasised the importance of ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality local produce and agricultural products for the domestic market.