PARC launches an initiative to rehabilitate the "Humex" fertilizer production plant in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, to support resilience and agricultural recovery.

PARC launched an initiative to rehabilitate and upgrade the "Humex" agricultural fertilizer plant in the Al-Mawasi area of ​​Khan Yunis. Supported by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, the project aims to boost local production of agricultural inputs and support the continuity of production and agricultural recovery in the Gaza Strip.

The inauguration event was attended by representatives from Agricultural Relief’s board of directors and executive management, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Higher Agricultural Emergency Committee, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Food Security and Agriculture Sector, and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. Also present were partner organizations, agricultural cooperatives, community protection committees, and a number of farmers.

In his opening remarks, Eng. Ali Wafi, Director of Agricultural Relief’s Gaza branch, welcomed the attendees. He emphasized that agricultural recovery begins in the field—by strengthening reliance on local resources and capabilities, listening to farmers' needs, and involving them in developing solutions.

Wafi highlighted the importance of providing agricultural inputs to farmers, calling on relevant authorities and international organizations to intensify efforts to ensure the flow of necessary production supplies and inputs, given the extensive damage inflicted on Gaza’s agricultural sector. He noted that the continuity of agricultural production is directly linked to farmers' ability to access essential inputs and continue working their land. The factory rehabilitation project encompassed the maintenance and upgrading of three production tanks, five electrical panels, four water pumps, and 100 meters of transfer lines, as well as the refurbishment of a 358-square-meter area for storage and packaging. Additionally, the project involved upgrading the operational system to a semi-automated setup and conducting efficiency tests and trial runs to ensure production quality.

Engineer Ahmed Qasim, the project coordinator for the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, outlined the initiative's implementation stages. He explained that the rehabilitation and upgrade works boosted the factory's production capacity from two to ten units per day, thereby enhancing its ability to supply farmers with locally produced fertilizers and agricultural inputs.

For his part, Engineer Ali Amer, representing the Ministry of Agriculture, commended the partner institutions for their support of the factory. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among government bodies, civil society organizations, the private sector, and farmers to sustain the agricultural sector's productivity and ensure its continuity.

Speaking on behalf of the farmers, Engineer Shadi Al-Batsha highlighted the importance of continued support for farmers and the need to strengthen their capacity to reclaim agricultural land and resume production in affected areas. He also noted the significant efforts farmers are making to preserve their land and agricultural assets despite challenging circumstances. The opening program included a technical tour of the factory, during which participants viewed the refurbished and modernized equipment as well as the production and packaging stages. This was followed by a field visit to the farm of a beneficiary using the factory’s products, allowing participants to observe their application and practical impact on agricultural operations.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the agricultural value chain, develop local production capacities, and improve farmers' access to agricultural inputs—thereby supporting production continuity and contributing to agricultural recovery in the Gaza Strip.