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Jordan's Agricultural Economy in Brief

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  • Kurtzig, Michael E.

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The economy of Jordan is beginning to show signs of recovery from the paralysis brought on by the mid-1970 internal strife and the September civil war. These disorders were a consequence of the June 1967 war with Israel which dealt a severe blow to Jordan's economy--the loss of the West Bank containing 40 percent of the country's agricultural land and production. Production of the main grains--wheat and barley--fluctuates widely, primarily because of weather. Wheat must be imported to meet domestic needs. Exports are mostly fresh fruits and vegetables. The balance of payments is supplemented by "invisibles" such as money received from Jordanian workers in other countries. Development plans call for greater expansion of irrigation schemes, use of new seed varieties, and improvement of farming methods.

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  • Kurtzig, Michael E., 1972. "Jordan's Agricultural Economy in Brief," Miscellaneous Publications 316415, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersmp:316415
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.316415
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    1. Lanier, Eleanor B., 1974. "Economics of Agriculture: Reports and Publications Issued or Sponsored by USDA's Economic Research Service, July 1971-June 1972," Miscellaneous Publications 321804, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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