Amman: Minister of Agriculture, Khaled Hunaifat, announced, Sunday, that the national agricultural exports have reached half a billion Jordanian dinars, reflecting a 25.3 percent increase by the end of May compared to the same period in 2023. In a statement issued by the ministry, Hunaifat highlighted that the value of fruit and vegetable exports rose to JD125.5 million, a 22.3 percent increase from the beginning of the current year compared to the same period in 2023. This growth is attributed to the total exports of fruits and vegetables, which surged to 178,000 tons, marking a 32 percent increase until the end of May compared to 2023. The minister pointed out that the value of vegetable exports increased by 19 percent during the same period, due to the cumulative quantity of vegetable exports rising to 130 thousand tons, a 27 percent increase until May, compared to 2023. The value of fruit exports saw a significant rise of 29.5 percent, as the cumulative quantity of fruit exports reached 48,000 tons, a 48 percent increase compared to 2023. Hunaifat also noted a remarkable increase in the value of live animal exports, which soared to JD44.2 million, a 259 percent increase until the end of May compared to last year. This rise is attributed to the cumulative export of live sheep, which reached 220,000 heads, reflecting a 260 percent increase compared to 2023. These figures underscore the robust growth in Jordan's agricultural sector, driven by enhanced export performance and increased demand in international markets Source: Jordan News Agency