Ammon News - A report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), under the Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS), said that Jordan achieved a strong grain harvest in 2026, driven by favorable weather conditions throughout the agricultural season.

According to the report, Jordan’s total grain production in 2026 is estimated at around 150,000 tonnes, representing an increase of more than 50% compared with the average annual production recorded over the past five years.

The report said harvesting of winter wheat and barley crops began in May and is expected to be completed in early August.

The increase in production was attributed to abundant and well-distributed rainfall throughout the agricultural season, which helped replenish soil moisture and support crop growth in most producing areas.

It noted that above-average rainfall recorded between November 2025 and April 2026 benefited crops in Jordan’s main grain-producing governorates in the north and center of the country, particularly Irbid, Ajloun, Balqa, Amman, and Madaba.

The report added that favorable vegetation conditions observed in April, ahead of the harvest season, indicated expectations of above-average yields.

According to FAO data, the expected 2026 production is distributed as follows: 45,000 tonnes of barley, an increase of 221.4% compared with 2025, 55,000 tonnes of wheat, an increase of 197.3%, and 45,000 tonnes of corn, an increase of 6.7%.

This compares with a total grain production of 76,000 tonnes in 2025.

Meanwhile, Director General of the Jordan Silos and Supply General Company Imad Al-Tarawneh said the company had received nearly 110,000 tonnes of locally produced wheat and barley by Thursday.

He expected the received quantities to rise to between 130,000 and 140,000 tonnes as the harvest season continues, marking the highest amount received by Jordan in nearly 15 years.

Al-Tarawneh said the current season witnessed abundant production compared with previous years due to heavy rainfall, expressing hope that such conditions would continue in the coming years.

He explained that Jordan’s annual consumption of wheat and barley stands at around 2 million tonnes, including approximately 1.1 million tonnes of wheat and between 800,000 and 900,000 tonnes of barley.

Local production covers around 10% of total consumption, while the impact of locally received quantities on overall consumption ranges between 10% and 15%.