Cooperative of Palm Farmers in Jericho and Jordan Valley

Established in 1999 to support Palestinian farmers and enhance the production of high-quality Medjool dates across nearly 30,000 dunams.

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About the Association

Learn about our mission and vision, our organizational structure, and the opening message from the Chairman of the Association.

Introduction to the Association

The Jericho and Jordan Valley Date Palm Farmers Cooperative Association was established with the aim of supporting and developing the date palm farming sector in the region. We seek to empower farmers by providing services, training, and modern technology to increase productivity, improve the quality of Palestinian dates, and access global markets.

The Jericho and Jordan Valley Date Palm Farmers Cooperative Association was founded in 1999 by a pioneering group working in the date palm and date production sector, based on concepts that emphasize strengthening the presence of Palestinian farmers on their land and investing in the cultivation of Medjool dates (Majdool). By 2022, this sector had expanded to cover approximately 30,000 dunams in the Jericho and Jordan Valley area, which is considered one of the most suitable regions for producing this type of crop.

Our Mission

Empowering date palm farmers and enhancing their competitiveness through providing integrated and sustainable services.
1. Preparing the land and promoting a green environment.
2. Reducing the damage caused by environmental, local, and international degradation.
3. Employing a larger number of Palestinian farmers and focusing on the role of Palestinian women in production, work, and development.
4. Maintaining effective communication with all governmental and international organizations to promote the value of Palestinian Medjool dates, their quality, and their competitiveness in global markets.
5. Developing and advancing the date palm sector in all its health, nutritional, and technological aspects.
6. Supervising, guiding, and providing advisory services in agriculture and Palestinian date production.
7. Improving the quality of life of Palestinian farmers in all aspects and empowering them.
8. Strengthening the sense of belonging to the land and promoting sustainable environmental practices.

Our Vision

Leadership in the Palestinian date palm sector, achieving comprehensive and sustainable agricultural development. Establishing a distinguished and specialized agricultural sector in date palm cultivation and production in an organized, sustainable, and scalable manner, with the aim of producing high-quality dates suitable for international export and global competition, while promoting the nutritional and health value of date palms and dates.

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Learn about our mission and vision, our organizational structure, and the opening message from the Chairman of the Association.

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Administrative and General Board

The Administrative Board consists of a group of experts and farmers committed to achieving the Association's goals, while the General Assembly forms the foundation of the Association and actively participates in decision-making.

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Organizational Structure and Internal Regulations

We operate according to a clear organizational structure and internal regulations that ensure transparency and efficiency in all our operations. You can view the full internal regulations through the link below.

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Message from the Chairman of the Association

"With pride and honor, we welcome you to our Association’s website, which serves as a beacon for date palm farmers. We work passionately to strengthen this vital sector, believing that our unity is the key to our success. Together, we will elevate Palestinian dates to a global level. The new administration and the members of the Association believe it is essential to instill the concepts of cooperation among its members. Accordingly, a decision was made by the General Assembly, held on 03/01/2022, to implement these concepts practically on the ground. We look forward to developing a comprehensive five-year vision through which we will execute projects and programs that benefit the sector both technically and economically, returning value to our members. We also aspire for our Association to adopt pioneering cooperative concepts, whose objectives include: serving farmers and protecting their interests, ensuring quality and standards, increasing production quantities, promoting food safety, safeguarding environmental health, providing guidance and advisory services, and conducting evaluations."

Mohammad Afif Al-Qawasmi – Chairman of the Association’s Board

News & Activities

Follow our latest news, activities, and field visits sourced from our Facebook page.

Our Projects

Date Palm Project

Palm Weevil Treatment Protocol A list of all necessary supplies for treatment sites – complete unit setup. The engineer visually ...
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Our Projects

Empowering Water Irrigation Technologies with “Qatra” Project

USAID | CNFA This Training Program This training is aimed at enhancing the technical knowledge and skills of participants involved ...
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Association Services

We offer a range of specialized services to support farmers at every stage of production.

Palm Weevil Detection

Renting advanced tools and machines for the early detection of the red palm weevil.

Agricultural Equipment and Machinery

Services for renting modern agricultural equipment and machinery to enhance the efficiency of farming operations.

Date Boxes

Providing and renting specialized boxes for safely and efficiently packing and transporting dates.

Storage Refrigerators

Renting specialized refrigerators and cooling units to maintain the quality of stored dates.

Collaboration & Partnerships

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Italian Cooperation

TIKA – Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency

FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization

Irrigation Users Association

Palestinian Vision Foundation

Collaborations & Companies

E-Market

In Progress…

We are developing a platform to showcase and sell farmers’ products directly. Stay tuned for the launch soon!

Knowledge Guide

Valuable resources and guides to support farmers and enhance their knowledge.

Red Palm Weevil Control Protocol Download PDF Date Palm Cultivation Guidelines Download PDF Managing a Successful Date Project Download PDF Date Palm Health Care Download PDF Production and Storage Technology Download PDF Marketing and Export Download PDF

Association Projects

We take pride in our projects, which contribute to achieving our strategic goals and developing the sector.

Implemented Projects

Italian Cooperation Project (Phase I & II)

  • Construction of cold storage facilities and administrative offices.
  • Paving internal roads and providing 14,500 boxes.
  • Establishment of an electricity room and construction of the date bar production line.
  • Provision of Red Palm Weevil detection tools and conducting training sessions.

Future Projects

We plan to expand our services through a series of ambitious projects focused on sustainability, digital marketing, and opening new export markets. Our plans include establishing a specialized research center for date palm cultivation and developing innovative date products. We are currently working on securing the necessary funding and building partnerships to launch these projects in the near future.

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Other Key Projects

  • Environmental Park Project.
  • Qatra Project for Irrigation Improvement.
  • TIKA Turkish Project to Support Infrastructure.
  • Collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Photos & Meetings

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