Iraq’s Ministry of Trade has approved 100 billion Iraqi dinars for farmers across the country. More than 12 billion dinars will go to wheat farmers in the Kurdistan Region.
Sarwar Hawari, Deputy Minister of Trade in the Kurdistan Regional Government, said Baghdad assigned 12.607 billion dinars to Kurdistan from the total package. Officials designated the funds for wheat farmers as part of ongoing payments linked to agricultural production.
This payment marks the fifth financial installment that Baghdad has sent to farmers in the Kurdistan Region. The federal government continues these payments to support farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector.
Officials will divide the funds among the Kurdistan Region’s three provinces according to production levels and farmer eligibility.
Sulaymaniyah will receive the largest share with 4.93 billion dinars. Erbil comes next with 4.005 billion dinars. Duhok will get 3.672 billion dinars.
Many farmers have waited months for these payments. The new funding will help them manage financial pressure and prepare for the next farming season. Farmers often depend on government payments to buy seeds, fertilizers, and fuel. They also use the money to repair machinery and cover labor costs.
Agriculture officials have stressed the need for regular payments to encourage local wheat production. Iraq considers wheat one of its most important crops because it plays a major role in food security.
Officials also hope stronger support for farmers will reduce the country’s dependence on imported wheat. Climate change, drought, and economic challenges have increased pressure on Iraq’s farming sector in recent years.
The latest transfer also shows continued coordination between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government on agricultural payments. Both sides have faced political and budget disputes in recent years, but they continue to cooperate on key sectors such as agriculture.
Farmers across the Kurdistan Region now expect authorities to release the money through official financial channels in the coming days. Many see the payment as an important step toward stabilizing farm income and improving confidence in future government support programs.
