Iraqi Ministry Warns of Wheat Crisis Due to Water Scarcity

The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has warned of a crisis in wheat production caused by water scarcity, with production deficit reaching two million tons this year. Muhammad Al-Khafaji pointed out that the water problem and the scarcity of funds reduced the agricultural plan by 50%, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA).

“Diyala, a province in eastern Iraq, was left out of the agricultural plan by 90% due to the problem of water scarcity, Diyala is in real danger, and migration may occur due to water scarcity, ” he said.