Ministry of Agriculture: Jenin Agriculture Directorate met with 34 farmers selected to receive agricultural grants under the EU-funded agricultural assistance program, with a total value of approximately 1.954 million shekels.

Ramallah: September 15, 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, represented by Jenin Agriculture Directorate, met with farmers selected to benefit from the EU-funded agricultural assistance program implemented by the Ministry. The meeting took place at the Directorate’s headquarters and was attended by the Director General of Jenin Agriculture Directorate, Engineer Basem Hammad; the Director of the European Assistance Program, Engineer Asmahan Ghrouf; and the Ministry’s team alongside the project’s local committee in the governorate.
The meeting was held to follow up on the implementation procedures for the program's second phase and to inform farmers about grant eligibility requirements, as well as the necessary procedures and documentation for correctly finalizing their files. This aims to ensure that transactions are completed properly and to expedite the implementation of the beneficiary agricultural projects.
Engineer Basem Hammad emphasized that the Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes bolstering farmers' resilience, protecting the land, and enabling them to continue their work and production. He highlighted the importance of agricultural support in helping farmers hold onto their land and maintain production amidst ongoing attacks by the occupation forces and settlers, noting that agriculture is a fundamental pillar in protecting the land and strengthening the people's steadfastness upon it.
For her part, Engineer Asmahan Ghrouf outlined the grant disbursement mechanisms, required documentation, necessary administrative and legal procedures, the types of proposed projects, and the support mechanisms available to farmers. She stressed the importance of adhering to the requirements and the established procedural sequence to ensure that files are completed as required. The participants emphasized the need for farmers to adhere to technical and administrative requirements and to complete the necessary documentation in accordance with approved procedures. This ensures the expedited processing of applications, guarantees that support reaches eligible recipients, and enables the implementation of agricultural projects in line with the program's established objectives.
Thirty-four farmers in  Jenin Governorate benefit from the program's second phase, receiving total grants amounting to €554,000 (approximately NIS 1.954 million). These grants aim to support and improve agricultural projects, boost beneficiaries' income sources, and enable them to sustain their agricultural and productive activities.