Corn production increasing in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Published 2023년 1월 20일

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The Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) of Iraq is experiencing a shift in agricultural practices, with farmers diversifying their crops to include more corn due to its high demand. The KRG requires one million tons of corn annually and the Ministry of Agriculture is planning to increase production by providing more support to farmers. The price of corn has fluctuated, reaching 400,000 dinars but falling short of the high of 550,000 dinars last year. Since 2013, corn cultivation has risen significantly, leading to the establishment of many corn processing factories. One corn company anticipates receiving 60,000 tons of corn this year, up from 40,000 tons last year.

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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) farmers, who used to grow wheat, barley, vegetables and fruits, are now growing dozens of other crops, including corn. The Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) needs one million tons of corn annually and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) has paid attention to this product and plans to provide more assistance to farmers in order to increase corn production. Aram Hussein, a farmer in the village of Gardasur, said that the price of corn has increased from 150,000 dinars to 400,000 dinars, although last year it was 550,000 dinars 'They used to have high price but the price are playing, that is why it is important for the government to monitor and agree with the factories, so that there is a fixed price and the process is planned. After 2013, the cultivation of corn in the Kurdistan Region has increased and dozens of factories have been established to produce the corn in ...

Source: Menafn