PALESTINE
Naser Mustafa
I am involved in olive farming since I was 10 years old.
My name is Naser Mustafa, 74 years old, married and have 7 children. From Kufur Jammal near Tulkarm in the West Bank. I am involved in olive farming since I was 10 years as this is my family business many years ago.
⸻ About
The olive varieties in my farm are Nabali Baladi and Manzilino.
The 5 hectare farm I own is planted with 400 trees (around 30 years age), I produce around 1500 kg of oil each season. The olive varieties in my farm are Nabali Baladi and Manzilino. Income that comes from oil represents 30% of my total income.
⸻ EVOO & Virgin Olive Oil
Kufur Jammal is a semi coastal area
Kufur Jammal is a semi coastal area, the soil is sandy where water for irrigation is available most of the time during the year, my land is semi flat that make farming easier.
⸻ Natural Environment