Iran’s wheat production to reach 13 mln tons

The head of the National Wheat Farmers’ Fund stated that, despite the severe autumn drought, the latest estimates put this year’s wheat harvest at around 13 million tons.

Hashemi, head of the National Wheat Farmers’ Fund, stated in an interview that this autumn was extremely dry, with no rain at all. He added that he is rather pessimistic about good wheat harvests this agricultural year.

He continued: “Thanks to God and the abundant winter rainfall that began in mid-January and continues to this day, as well as the promising spring forecasts, conditions for production are 180 percent better than in previous years.”

The head of the fund emphasized: “We hope to harvest more than 13 million tons of wheat this year.” Regarding the government’s guaranteed procurement program, if the terms and conditions regarding price and payment are met, we could purchase 10 to 10.5 million tons of wheat, which would ensure the country’s self-sufficiency in flour and bread.”

This year, there is no need to import wheat for bread production.

Hashemi noted that only the wheat needed for the food industry will remain, which amounts to approximately 1.5 to 1.7 million tons per year. According to the law, processing plants are required to either enter into direct contracts with farmers or import the wheat themselves.

In conclusion, he emphasized the need to set adequate prices and implement effective payment methods to prevent wheat from being used as livestock feed or illicitly traded. He expressed hope that, provided certain conditions are met, the program to purchase 10 to 10.5 million tons of wheat will be implemented, ensuring self-sufficiency in flour and bread.

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