‏Ministry of Agriculture: Tulkarem Agriculture, in partnership with the Palestinian Standards Institution and Green Olive Mountain Company, organize a workshop to implement quality standards in olive presses and improve production quality

Tulkarem: July 23, 2026

Tulkarem Directorate of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Palestinian Standards Institution and the Green Olive Mountain Company, held a workshop entitled "Quality Management" targeting 30 olive press owners in the governorate. The workshop aimed to promote the application of quality standards and improve the production of olive oil according to approved specifications.

The workshop, held at the Chamber of Commerce, was opened by the Director General of the Directorate, Engineer Ashraf Anabtawi, who emphasized the importance of partnership and coordination with relevant institutions in developing the olive sector. He noted that this collaboration contributes to improving the quality of olive oil and increasing the efficiency of the presses. He also pointed out that the Ministry of Agriculture continues to monitor and rectify the conditions of olive presses to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and instructions, thus contributing to enhancing the quality of the national product.

For his part, Dr. Muhammad Al-Dalaq, representative of the Palestinian Standards Institution, reviewed the quality management standards that must be applied in olive presses, as well as the scientific and practical procedures that ensure adherence to Palestinian standards and the production of high-quality olive oil. At the conclusion of the workshop, inquiries from olive press owners and farmers were answered. Participants appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Green Olive Mountain Company in organizing and arranging these meetings, stressing the importance of continuing guidance and training programs that contribute to the development of the olive sector and improve the quality of its production.