The Georgian government has imposed a ban on the export of locally grown wheat and barley for the next year, from July 4, 2022 to July 4, 2023, in order to prevent domestic shortages. Despite growing around 130,000 tons of wheat annually, Georgia only satisfies 15-20% of its demand domestically and relies heavily on imports, primarily from Russia. This ban is part of the country's efforts to increase its self-sufficiency in wheat, with the ultimate goal of meeting 50% of its needs through domestic production.