Iraq: Grain and Feed Annual
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Except for wheat, MY 2021/22 Iraq grain production is expected to fall on reduced planned planted area as early intermittent rainfall puts a strain on limited water resources. MY 2020/21 surplus production of barley led the Iraqi government to announce plans for exporting large volumes of this crop, however this has been put on hold for the time being. Water availability in summer 2021 may jeopardize the production of rice and corn. Iraq’s financial crisis resulting from the decline of the international oil prices and the devaluation of the Iraqi Dinar will negatively impact its to support to farmers, but the consumption of grain and feed is expected to rise as a result of population growth. The crisis has also encouraged more investment in the agriculture sector compared to other sectors which have weakened during this time.
