Oman launches wheat seed distribution drive in Dhahirah to boost 2025/26 harvest

support programme to promote strategic crop cultivation and enhance the Sultanate’s self-sufficiency in wheat production. According to Eng Ahmed bin Rashid al Abri, Director of the Agricultural Development Department in Dhahirah, the distributed seeds include high-yielding varieties such as Wadi Quriyat 110, Wadi Quriyat 226, Wadi Quriyat 308, and Jabrin, all selected for their adaptability to local conditions and resistance to bird damage. “Yields from some of these varieties can reach between 1,500 and 2,400 kilograms per feddan (about 0.42 hectares), contributing to national efforts to achieve greater food security in wheat,” Eng Al Abri said. The Ministry’s wheat programme provides farmers not only with certified seeds but also with technical guidance, irrigation advice, and on-field monitoring throughout the growing season. Planting typically begins in mid-November, with harvesting expected between March and April, approximately 100 to 120 days later. Specialists from the ...