Iran slightly increases grain production in 2023 - FAO

Iran's total grain production rose to 21.1 million tons this year. Such data is provided in a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) “Crop Prospects and Food Situation”. This is two percent or half a million tons higher than last year. Of this, 13.5 million tons of wheat were obtained, or the same amount more than a year earlier. Rice production remained at 3.5 million tons. For other grains, the indicator also remained unchanged. This was facilitated by the improvement of agro-climatic conditions in the country, in particular, the easing of drought. FAO has not changed its forecast for the world grain harvest in 2023 It is also noted that the republic was able to reach fourth place in terms of available reserves for the current year. This result became possible due to the correction of the negative consequences of incorrect grain purchasing policies. Carryover balances in the country are estimated at 12.1 million, or ...