Within Five Years, Iraq Will Achieve Self-Sufficiency In 20 Agricultural Crops

 
 May 15, 18:11  Information/Baghdad..  The Parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee confirmed on Thursday that Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in 18 to 20 agricultural crops over the past five years, despite environmental and climatic challenges.
 
Committee member MP Thaer al-Jubouri told Al-Maalouma,  "The agricultural sector, despite the difficulties of drought, climate change, and setbacks it has experienced over the past years, has witnessed remarkable activity, represented by reaching the stage of self-sufficiency in approximately 18 to 20 crops, including vegetables and fruits." 

He emphasized that "the agricultural sector has succeeded in securing the needs of the Iraqi markets at very reasonable prices."  Al-Jubouri added,
 
"One of the important positives in the agricultural sector is the  transition to modern irrigation technologies and  changing farming patterns,  while striving to cultivate new crops with the aim of achieving diversity and increasing revenues." 

 He pointed out that  "there are serious efforts to open up export opportunities for crops,
especially during peak production, to achieve higher revenue rates, given the growing demand for Iraqi fruits and vegetables in neighboring and other markets." 

 Al-Jubouri pointed out that  "the emergence of modern farms and their use of advanced technologies will enhance economic viability and ensure higher production levels to directly cover markets." 

It's worth noting that Iraq possesses millions of acres of fertile land that produces a variety of vegetables and fruits, enhancing its ability to directly establish the concept of food security.  End 25F.     
  
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