PALESTINE
Jehad Talalweh
I have been working in my 2-hectares olive farm since 25 years
My name is Jehad, I have been working in my 2-hectares olive farm since 25 years. This is a family business that I decided to go through because I have good knowledge and experience on it compare it with other agriculture activities, its still traditional approach but I hope that I can do the change that will enable maximizing my production in both quality and quantity.
The farm provided 200 working days during the year for 4 family members.
My annual production is around 1500 kg of oil per season, I have 500 trees with age range 10-25 years. Income from olives represents 20% of my annual total income. In addition, the farm provided 200 working days during the year for 4 family members.
My farm is located at Arabeh valley near Jenin area in the West Bank
My farm is located at Arabeh valley near Jenin area in the West Bank, its a 2- hectares. My town considered as one of intensive olive planting area in the north of West bank. Rain fall is around 700 ml per season and water is quiet available in the valley. I have two varieties in my farm; Suri and improved Nabali.