Farmers in Erbil who have not yet received their 2015 financial dues can now collect their payments. The Erbil Silo has urged all eligible farmers to visit the silo and receive their payment checks. Agricultural officials confirmed that more than 100 farmers will receive their outstanding dues through a single payment installment.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Hemen Sayed Murad, Director General of Agriculture in Erbil, announced that these farmers took part in the wheat marketing process during the 2015 harvest season. He explained that authorities distributed payments in three stages at that time. However, administrative issues prevented a number of farmers from receiving their full entitlements.
Murad said agricultural authorities recently resolved those issues and approved the inclusion of the affected farmers on the list of financial beneficiaries. He added that the group includes more than 100 farmers. Authorities plan to hand over all payments in one installment on Tuesday.
The Erbil Silo also outlined several legal requirements for collecting the checks. The person whose name appears on the check must attend in person and collect it directly. This requirement helps officials verify identities and complete the process without delays.
If the check holder cannot attend, an authorized representative may collect the payment. The representative must present a valid power of attorney that the authorities approved in 2026. Officials will not accept outdated authorization documents.
For deceased check holders, heirs must provide a legal or religious inheritance certificate. They must also submit a general power of attorney signed by all heirs. These documents allow officials to transfer the payment to the rightful beneficiaries.
Agricultural authorities encouraged all eligible farmers to review the requirements before visiting the silo. They stressed that accurate documentation will speed up the payment process and prevent unnecessary delays.
The distribution of these long-awaited payments marks an important step toward settling outstanding obligations from the 2015 agricultural season. Officials hope the move will provide financial support to farmers and close a file that remained unresolved for many years.
