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Iraq has achieved a wheat production surplus for the first time, with a harvest of 6.4 million tons, as reported by the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture. The country has 13 different crops that are exported, with the Gulf nations being a significant market. The ministry is planning to transition to a modern irrigation technology system through agreements with local and foreign companies, aiming to acquire over 13,000 sprinklers. These sprinklers are expected to reduce water usage and increase land production by at least 50 percent, adaptating to the changing climate in Iraq. The state-owned grain purchasing company has bought a record 6.3 million tons of wheat, indicating self-sufficiency in wheat stocks. The 23rd International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV, to be held on April 24 in Kyiv, will discuss the development of the grain sector in the Black Sea and Danube region.
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The spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, Mohammed Al-Khazai, revealed on Monday that Iraq hit a wheat production surplus for the first time, with 6.4 million tons produced. In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Khazai explained that Iraq exports 13 different crops to several countries. The Gulf nations have emerged as a significant market for Iraqi agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, dates, and fodder, according to Al-Khazai. Through agreements with local and foreign companies, the Iraqi ministry intends to help the agriculture sector by completing the transition to a modern irrigation technology system. The agreements are expected to secure the acquisition of over 13,000 sprinklers with finances totaling over 830 billion dinars (approximately $633.6 million), according to Al-Khazai. The Iraqi official noted that farmers and producers are interested in buying these sprinklers because of their advantages, which include lowering water ...
Source: UkrAgroConsult
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