Ministry of Agriculture (Palestine)
| وزارة الزراعة | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1948 (first form) 1996 (second form) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Palestine |
| Headquarters | Ramallah, Palestine |
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The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the development and implementation of agricultural policies and programs in Palestine. Its main goal is to promote sustainable agricultural practices, increase productivity, and ensure food security in the country. Rizk Salimiyah is the current minister of agriculture.[1]
Overview
The Ministry of Agriculture works towards achieving these goals by providing technical assistance and support to farmers, promoting research and development in the agriculture sector, and implementing programs that address the needs of rural communities.[2][3]
Some of the key areas of focus for the Ministry of Agriculture in Palestine include:[4]
- Sustainable agriculture: The Ministry aims to promote sustainable farming practices that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. This includes promoting the use of organic farming methods, reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and promoting crop diversification.
- Food security: Ensuring that all Palestinians have access to adequate and nutritious food is a top priority for the Ministry. This includes supporting small-scale farmers, promoting local food production, and improving the distribution and accessibility of food in the country.
- Rural development: The Ministry works to promote the development of rural areas in Palestine by providing support for small-scale farmers and promoting the creation of agricultural cooperatives. It also works to improve access to infrastructure and basic services in rural communities.
- Research and development: The Ministry supports research and development in the agriculture sector in order to improve crop yields, develop new technologies and practices, and promote innovation in the industry.
List of ministers
- All-Palestine Government
| # | Name | Party | Government | Term start | Term end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amin Aqel | Independent | All-Palestine | 22 September 1948 | 1949 |
- Government of Palestine
| # | Name | Party | Government | Term start | Term end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abd al-Gawad Saleh | Independent | 2 | 17 May 1996 | 9 August 1998 | |
| 2 | Hikmat Zaid | Fatah | 3 | 9 August 1998 | 13 June 2002 | |
| 3 | Rafiq Al-Natsheh | Fatah | 4, 5, 6 | 13 June 2002 | 7 October 2003 | |
| 4 | Salam Fayyad | Independent | 7 | 7 October 2003 | 12 November 2003 | |
| 5 | Rawhi Fattouh | Fatah | 8 | 12 November 2003 | 1 June 2004 | |
| 6 | Ibrahim Abu al-Naga | Fatah | 8 | 1 June 2004 | 24 February 2005 | |
| 7 | Walid Abd Rabbo | Fatah | 9 | 24 February 2005 | 29 March 2006 | |
| 8 | Mohammed al-Agha | Hamas | 10, 11 | 29 March 2006 | 14 June 2007 | |
| 9 | Mahmoud al-Habbash | Independent | 12 | 14 June 2007 | 19 May 2009 | |
| 10 | Ismail Duaiq | Independent | 13 | 19 May 2009 | 28 August 2011 | |
| 11 | Ahmed Majdalani | Palestinian Popular Struggle Front |
13 | 28 August 2011 | 16 May 2012 | |
| 12 | Walid Assaf | Fatah | 14, 15, 16 | 16 May 2012 | 2 June 2014 | |
| 13 | Shawqi Al-Issa | Independent | 17 | 2 June 2014 | 31 July 2015 | |
| 14 | Sufian Sultan | Independent | 17 | 31 July 2015 | 13 April 2019 | |
| 15 | Riad Attari | Independent | 18 | 13 April 2019 | 31 March 2024 | |
| 16 | Rizk Salimiyah | Independent | 19 | 31 March 2024 | Incumbent |
References
- ^ "State of Palestine - Council of Ministers".
- ^ "Ministry of Agriculture". Passia.
- ^ "Forests in Palestine" (PDF). un.org. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "FDIs and Agricultural Productivity in Palestine" (PDF). comcec.org. Retrieved 2 March 2024.