By : News Editor
Jordan Daily - National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) has signed a joint research agreement with Advance Consulting to study the impact of temperature on the storage of Medjool dates, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses and improve product quality.
NARC Director General Ibrahim Rawashdeh said the project will examine how different storage temperatures affect the physical and chemical properties of the dates, as well as insect and fungal damage. The goal is to identify optimal storage conditions that preserve fruit quality for longer periods and enhance efficiency across agricultural value chains.
Rawashdeh added that the findings will support the development of specialized cold storage protocols and guidance materials for farmers, boosting the competitiveness of Jordanian dates in local and international markets.
Lamia Dabbas, regional director at Advance Consulting, highlighted the importance of collaboration with public agricultural institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, to ensure practical, field-based solutions that align research outcomes with sector needs.
Advance Consulting is an international firm specializing in private sector development, particularly in agriculture and renewable energy. It advises companies, governments and NGOs, and has delivered hundreds of projects across more than 60 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America, focusing on socially responsible and sustainable growth.
