organic farming

Thematic objective: A.2 Support to education, research, technological development and innovation
Priority: Priority A.2.1 Support technological transfer and commercialisation of research results, strengthening the linkages between research, industry and other private sector actors
Brief description of the project: Raising awareness among farmers and consumers about organic farming
Main objectives – issues to be addressed: Establishment of “organic farming field schools” through providing training on organic production techniques with gender focus on local women Capacity building of agricultural extension officers in organic production techniques and farm conversion into organic farming
Expected results: Convert selected local farms into organic production Assist selected farmers in obtaining an organic farming certificate
Partners already involved: Jordan Exporter and Producer Association for Fruits and Vegetables
Partners searched: The Jordanian Society for Organic Farming public instituts : NGO
Total estimated budget: EURO 1.500.000
First name: Abd elrahman
Last name: Ghaith
Name of the organisation: Jordan Exporters and Producers Association for Fruit and Vegetables JEPA
Type of organisation: NGO
City: Amman
Country: Jordan
Email: ghaith1@orange.jo
Phone number: 00962 795555655
Skype contact: abedghaith1952
Website: http://jepa.org.jo