Agriculture Ministry signs JD5m agreement to establish citrus, vegetable processing facility

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Agriculture Ministry signs JD5m agreement to establish citrus, vegetable processing facility

AMMAN — The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday signed a JD5-million agreement to establish a comprehensive citrus and vegetable processing centre, which will include grading, packing, waxing and sorting facilities, as well as cold storage for around 12,000 tonnes of produce. The project aims to bridge the gap between demand and local production year-round, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The agreement was signed by Minister of Agric…

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