We implemented a comprehensive capacity-building program to strengthen farmers’ resilience to climate change in the Jordan Valley, focusing on citrus and date palm production systems. The program targeted farmers in the Northern Jordan Valley and the Southern Ghor and aimed to enhance knowledge and practical skills related to climate-smart irrigation, soil fertility management, and sustainable crop management practices.

The training program was designed based on field observations and consultations with farmers, which highlighted increasing climate pressures in the region, including rising temperatures, water scarcity, higher evapotranspiration rates, and declining crop productivity. In response, we developed practical training modules covering irrigation scheduling, fertigation management, nutrient management, integrated pest management (IPM), and water-efficient farming practices.

Training sessions combined technical instruction with participatory discussions where farmers shared their experiences and observations regarding climate impacts on citrus and date production. The program also introduced improved farm management practices that enhance irrigation efficiency and crop resilience, including improved nutrient management, better irrigation uniformity, and climate-adaptive agronomic practices.

Through this project, farmers gained practical knowledge on how to optimize water use, maintain soil health, and adapt production systems to changing climatic conditions. The program contributes to strengthening climate resilience in the Jordan Valley agricultural sector while supporting sustainable water management in one of Jordan’s most water-stressed regions.