Farmers in Erbil Governorate are increasingly joining the Kurdistan Regional Government’s “My Account” project. The system will deliver financial entitlements directly and securely to more than 19,000 farmers. Officials say this step marks a major shift in how the Kurdistan Region manages agricultural payments.
Therefore, the move is part of a wider government plan to replace cash-based and manual payments with a transparent digital platform. The KRG aims to include all farmers across the Kurdistan Region in the “My Account” system. By doing so, authorities hope to reduce delays, prevent errors, and ensure that financial support reaches eligible farmers on time.
The system has already been widely adopted in other sectors. For the October salary payments alone, around 630,000 beneficiaries received their funds through “My Account.” This total included 330,000 civil servants, 197,000 Peshmerga and Asayish members, 88,000 retirees, and 11,000 families of martyrs. Officials say these figures show growing public trust in the system and highlight its operational success.
Hemen Sayid Murad, Director General of Agriculture in Erbil, said the authorities are opening accounts for all eligible farmers in the governorate. The project targets farmers who own land or have legal access to farmland and actively cultivate their crops. Farmers must also join the official agricultural marketing plan to qualify for the system.
Murad noted that more than 19,000 farmers register each year to deliver wheat to government silos. This number is expected to increase this season due to improved rainfall and better weather conditions. Higher rainfall has boosted crop expectations and encouraged more farmers to participate in organized marketing channels.
The registration process in Erbil has now entered the implementation phase. Agricultural departments are coordinating with financial institutions to ensure smooth enrollment. Looking ahead, authorities plan to expand the “My Account” system to farmers in all governorates of the Kurdistan Region. Officials believe this step will strengthen financial inclusion, support the agricultural sector, and improve income stability for farmers across the region.
