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, in cooperation with the Agricultural Relief. The delegation was received and warmly welcomed by Eng. Ibrahim Dweik, Vice Chairman of the Association, along with a number of its members.

They were introduced to Palestinian dates, their varieties, and the differences between Palestinian date production and that of the settlements. The farmers highlighted the hardships they face due to the Israeli occupation’s harassment, restrictions on land cultivation, agricultural activities, and export. Despite these challenges, Palestinian dates have achieved the highest levels of quality and global recognition. The discussion also covered the health benefits of dates and the unique characteristics of palm cultivation in the Jericho and Jordan Valley region, particularly in terms of climate and soil.

The Danish delegation emphasized the importance of cooperation in serving those working in the palm sector and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the steadfastness of Palestinian farmers on their land.