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​GREEN DATES AND SUSTAINABLE MARKETS: Enhancing the Transition to Sustainable Economic Growth in Palestine
The project addresses significant challenges faced by Palestinian date farmers, including inconsistent market connections, outdated farming practices, lack of knowledge on safe production and quality standards, and limited access to finance for adopting new technologies. These issues result in reduced productivity and hinder sustainable growth. Additionally, farmers struggle with climate resilience and environmental sustainability. [read more]
Rift Valley Farms: A Story of Resilience, Excellence, and Ethical Enterprise
In the heart of the Jordan Valley stands a company that has come to symbolize not only agricultural excellence but also the very resilience and dignity of Palestine: Rift Valley Farms. Established with a bold vision and an unwavering belief in the potential of Palestinian agriculture, Rift Valley has emerged over the past decade as the leading name in premium conventional and organic Medjool dates that are proudly grown, harvested, and exported by Palestinian hands. [read more]
Meet the businesswomen with high ambitions for date production in Palestine
Original: [Mød forretningskvinderne med høje ambitioner for dadelproduktionen i Palæstina]
At the lowest point on earth, the Jordan Valley in Palestine, lies the home of over 4,000 organic Medjool date palms and two visionary female leaders in sustainable agriculture. Meet Dara Alami and Alia Khatib, who run the family-owned business Rift Valley Farms in Palestine. [Read Original Article (Danish)]
Salling sells record number of Palestinian dates
Original: [Mød forretningskvinderne med høje ambitioner for dadelproduktionen i Palæstina]
Salling's stores—Netto, Bilka, and føtex—are selling a record number of Palestinian dates this holiday season. This year, 30 tons of dates are on the shelves, representing a 50% increase from last year despite extremely difficult conditions in the West Bank... [Read Original Article (Danish)]
Exporting Ethical Dates Can Open the Doors to a Better Life for Palestinian Smallholders
Original: [Case: Eksport af etiske dadler kan åbne dørene for et bedre liv for Palæstinensiske småbønder]
Through a multi-stakeholder partnership with DanChurchAid (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp), Salling Group, GSOL ENERGY GLOBAL A/S, Ma’an Development Center, and Ethical Trade Denmark (Etisk Handel Danmark), responsible business conduct is being integrated as a driving force for sustainable development in the Palestinian date industry. [Read Original Article (Danish)]
