Meat Prices and Feed Shortage
The livestock sector in Jordan is experiencing a crisis related to rising meat prices, due to reduced feed subsidies and increased production costs, with prices exceeding 12 dinars per kilogram for consumers. Experts attribute the price hikes to the rising costs of imported feed, especially barley and bran, as well as the decline in natural pastures, which increases reliance on expensive feed sources, coupled with weak support for livestock breeders. Additionally, insufficient funding, inadequate subsidies, and the difficulty in controlling meat imports deepen the crisis, impacting national food security and doubling consumers’ hardships. Proposed solutions include improving agricultural policies, increasing support for breeders, developing water resources and alternative farming methods, and adopting successful regional models to address cost inflation challenges and ensure the sustainability of the sector.
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