Drought in northern Iraq hit walnut production

Published Oct 2, 2022

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The article highlights the impact of drought in northern Iraq, particularly in the Havraman region of Sulaymaniyah, which is known for its walnut production. The region's rough terrain limits grain production, making fruit trees like walnut and pomegranate the main agricultural focus. However, the recent drought has led to a decrease in tree health and yield, with some trees dying and walnuts becoming discolored or dried. Other crops like pomegranates and olives have also been affected. Setar Muhammed, the Director of Agriculture in Halabja, mentioned that the government is working on a dam project to combat drought and has formed a commission to evaluate the losses incurred by the farmers.

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EMRAH AKBULAK-ALİ MAKRAM GHAREEB - Due to the drought in northern Iraq, the expected yield could not be achieved this year in the Havraman region of Sulaymaniyah, famous for its walnuts. In the Havraman region, where high mountains are lined and rivers are located, grain products cannot be grown due to the rough terrain; fruit trees such as walnut and pomegranate come to the fore. However, the recent drought has affected many agricultural products as well as causing the trees to dry out. Farmers in the region, especially famous for its walnuts, state that the yield is low this year due to the drought. Fatih Tahsin Abdurrahman, one of the farmers in the region, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the drought in the region damaged the walnut trees and they could not get the expected yield this year. Noting that the walnut yield decreased due to drought, as in many products, Abdurrahman said, "Last year and this year, there is a drought in the region because it did not rain. About 20 ...

Source: Sondakika