USAID Invests In Agriculture

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Infographic: USAID West Bank and Gaza Invests In Agriculture

USAID invests in Palestinian agriculture to boost the local economy, provide jobs, and transform agribusiness into a globally competitive industry.

Introducing innovative technologies
Providing technical assistance and equipment
Partnering with farmers who are entrepreneurs
 Improving irrigation systems to conserve water Introducing Palestinian exports to the world Expanding partnerships

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE ONE CROP AT A TIME

USAID partners with farmers to increase quantity, quality, and exports of produce.
  • Palestinian agriculture exports value increased by $24 million from 2013 to 2014.
  • USAID trained 1,700 farmers and invested in 505 farms from 2012 to 2014.
  • USAID works with all carrot farmers in the West Bank. These farmers increased their production by 817% from 2013 to 2014.
  • USAID works with 40% of date companies in the West Bank. These companies increased exports value by 379% from 2012 to 2014.
  • USAID works with 70% of guava farmers in the West Bank. These farmers increased exports value by 189% from 2013 to 2014.
  • USAID works with 70% of avocado farmers in the West Bank. These farmers increased their sales value by 64% from 2013 to 2014.
  • Palestinian firms signed 33 contracts with international buyers from 2012 to 2014 infusing $34 million into Palestinian economy.
  • 1,131 new people were employed in the agriculture sector from 2012 to 2014.
  • USAID works with 60% of potato farmers in the West Bank. These farmers increased their exports value by 588% from 2012 to 2014.
  • USAID works with 25% of strawberry farmers in the West Bank. These farmers decreased water use for irrigation by 38% from 2013 to 2014.
  • USAID works with 90% of herb farmers in the West Bank. These farmers increased their sales value by 177% from 2012 to 2014.
  • USAID introduces new crops with high export potential. In 2014 broccoli, mango, and sweet potato were grown for the first time in the West Bank.