This year, Baghdad is set to receive 400,000 tons of wheat from farmers in the Kurdistan Region, a reduction compared to the previous year’s delivery of 700,000 tons. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Commerce has expressed its commitment to increasing the wheat supply from local farmers, despite facing challenges.
Farmers are grappling with two primary issues: a lack of rainfall that has impacted crop yields and the high costs of irrigation. These difficulties have led to concerns that the region’s wheat output may not meet expectations, and there is a fear that Iraq may not receive the full amount of wheat this year.
Nawzad Sheikh Kamil, Director General of the KRG Ministry of Commerce, emphasized that the ministry is in ongoing discussions with the Iraqi Ministry of Commerce to secure a higher wheat allocation. He pointed out that the 400,000-ton figure set for this year is relatively low and does not accurately reflect the actual production of Kurdistan farmers, which is expected to exceed that amount. The government is working to ensure a fair allocation and better support for the region’s agricultural sector.
