Demand for donkeys soars in Palestine

The price of donkeys has soared in the Palestinian market due to farmers’ growing demand for their use in cultivating their lands ahead of the new agricultural season. The price of a colt has shot up to 1,500 Jordanian dinars, while the price of a standard donkey or a mule has risen from 50 to 150 dinars.

According to reports, agriculture is a mainstay in the Palestinian economy as it remains a dominant sector representing a major component of its GDP and employing a large portion of the population. Also, the agricultural sector is a major earner of foreign exchange.