In Yemen, dates provide lifeline for farmers with few economic options
Summary
In Hajr, a district in eastern Yemen, date farming is a key source of income for locals facing poverty and difficult living conditions. Farmers harvest, dry, and sell dates using traditional methods, which helps support their families and community despite challenges like poor infrastructure and ongoing effects of war.Key Facts
- Hajr is a district in Yemen’s Hadramout region where date palms grow in large numbers.
- Farmers harvest dates, dry them in the sun, clean them, and sell them in an open-air market.
- Dates are a main source of income and food for many families in Hajr.
- The district lacks basic services like electricity, good roads, and clean water.
- Poor sanitary conditions have caused repeated cholera outbreaks in the area.
- Ongoing war and lack of stable government have worsened poverty and infrastructure problems in Hajr.
- There are at least 2 million palm trees in the district, crucial to the local economy.
- Some farmers struggle to sell their harvest at good prices and face debt because of it.
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