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.
Association Objectives
1️⃣ Protection of the Sector and Capital
The association aims to safeguard agricultural products and preserve the capital invested in the palm cultivation and date production sector, with a focus on ensuring the sustainability of this vital field. It strives to provide a stable and secure environment for farmers and investors, protecting their economic and legal rights, while supporting the continuity and quality of production to ensure a sustainable economic return for all stakeholders.
2️⃣ Sector Regulation and Dispute Resolution
The association works to establish a clear identity for the palm cultivation sector and regulate its internal structure by setting policies and procedures that help streamline operations and enhance efficiency. It also forms specialized arbitration committees to handle local and international disputes related to the sector, thereby safeguarding rights, strengthening trust among farmers, investors, and business partners, and ensuring fair treatment of all matters that may impact the sector’s stability.
3️⃣ Development and Modern Marketing
The association focuses on developing the sector by introducing the latest agricultural technologies and modern production methods that enhance the quality and efficiency of the product. It also adopts innovative marketing strategies both locally and internationally, including promoting Palestinian dates, opening new markets, improving the product’s image, and strengthening its competitiveness against other products in regional and global markets.
4️⃣ Effective Management and Exceptional Production
The association aims to achieve integrated and efficient management of production inputs in terms of quantity and quality, while working to reduce agricultural operational costs without compromising quality. It also seeks to enhance the added value of the product through innovation in processing, packaging, and improvements in storage and transportation methods, thereby elevating the quality of dates, increasing their economic return, and strengthening the sector’s competitiveness in local and global markets.
Our Mission
1-Prepare the land and promote a green environment.
2- Employ a larger number of Palestinian farmers, with a focus on the role of Palestinian women producers in work and development.
3-Maintain effective communication with all governmental and international bodies to promote the value of the Palestinian Medjool date, its quality in Palestine, and its competitiveness in global markets.
4-Minimize the damage resulting from environmental, local, and international degradation.
5- Supervise, guide, and provide advisory support in the agricultural sector and Palestinian date production.
6- Develop and enhance the palm sector in all its health, nutritional, and technological aspects.
7- Reinforce the concept of belonging to the land and sustainable environment.
8-Improve the quality of life of Palestinian farmers in all aspects and empower them accordingly.
About Us
The Cooperative Association of Palm Growers in Jericho and the Jordan Valley was established in 1999 by a pioneering group active in the palm and date production sector, guided by the principles of reinforcing the presence of Palestinian farmers on their land and investing in the cultivation of the Medjool (also known as Majdool) date. By 2022, this sector spanned nearly 30,000 dunams in the Jericho and Jordan Valley areas, which are among the most suitable regions for this type of cultivation. The Cooperative Association of Palm Growers in Jericho and the Jordan Valley represents the largest segment of producing farmers, packing houses, and related stakeholders. It seeks to strengthen its main resources and economic aspects in order to represent farmers before institutions responsible for date cultivation and production. The association plays a central role in decision-making, policies, and procedures related to all aspects of date production, ensuring the final product is ready for both local and international marketing. We believe that the Palestinian government should actively support the association alongside all relevant authorities, particularly the Ministry of Economy and the Jericho and Jordan Valley Governorate, as the palm sector, according to studies, is among the most profitable and organized sectors in Palestinian agricultural exports. The palm sector is a major agricultural sector, with approximately 350,000 Medjool palm trees valued at over 500 million USD. The cultivated area covers nearly 30,000 dunams in Jericho and the Jordan Valley, which are considered sensitive areas by the Israeli occupation due to their border and military significance and as part of Palestine’s agricultural heartland.
Vision
To establish a distinguished and specialized agricultural sector in palm cultivation and date production in an organized, sustainable, and scalable manner, with the aim of producing high-quality dates suitable for international export and global competitiveness, while promoting the nutritional and health value of palms and dates.
Administrative Board
Members of the Administrative Board
Mohammad Afeef Al-Qawasmi
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cooperative Association of Palm Farmers in Jericho and the Jordan Valley
Ahmad Abdelkader Amro
Treasurer
Ibrahim Hasan Daeiq
Vice President and Secretary
Services provided by the association
Leasing of Refrigerated Storage Units for Dates
Forming an advisory committee to promote the palm farming sector
Leasing Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
Providing training for managers and workers in the palm farming sector, focusing on modern methods to improve both the quality and quantity of production.
Creating a committee made up of farmers, packing houses, traders, and marketers based on a profit-sharing principle.
Leasing storage refrigerators for dates.
Latest News
Association Activities and Events
Palm Farmers in Jericho Welcome Danish Delegation
The Cooperative Association of Palm Farmers in Jericho and the Jordan Valley welcomed a delegation from the Danish Refugee Council, ...
Agriculture Minister Discusses Challenges Supporting Palestinian Date Sector
Agriculture Minister Discusses Challenges and Support for the Palm Sector with Jericho and Jordan Valley Farmers’ CooperativeMonday, 29/6/2025 Minister of ...
Date Palm Farmers in Jericho Explore Cooperation with the Arab Construction Project
Thursday, 03/07/2025 A familiarization and partnership-seeking visit took place between the Arab Construction Project Association and the Cooperative Association of ...
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I have been a member of the PFCA cooperative for two years, and I can say that it has given me a lot of support in the field of agriculture. The association provides us with agricultural supplies at reasonable prices, in addition to training courses that help us improve agricultural and production techniques. The continuous technical support also makes us feel confident in our agricultural projects. I thank the association for its continued efforts and wish them more success.
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