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Iraq

ed success in Iraq and has been recognized by senior Iraqi 3. Dairy Marketing Centers - Strengthening
authorities . Skilled with this knowledge, these officers will be
well equipped to replicate these practices in implementing The mission concluded with a visit to one of the 11 new
the other projects in their respective governorates.a dairy marketing centers under rehabilitation by the project .
These centers are pivotal in enabling regional dairy produc-
Dr Chedly Kayouli explained that the main objective of this ers to store, market and sell their diverse products.
training is to equip MOA extension staff from the southern
governorates with the expertise gained through peer-to-peer This comprehensive approach aligns with several United
training. Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including
At the end of this training, these extension staff will be duly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic
recognized as trainers of trainers of trainers (TOT) and facili- Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Produc-
tators of farmer field schools (FFS). tion)

Iraq Production

Sorted by Market Year (MY) 2023/2024.
5-yr Avg
2022/23
2023/24
% Change
Crops (2018-2022) (1000 Tons) (1000 Tons) 2023-24/Avg
(1000 Tons)

Wheat 3,827 3,200 5,200 36

Barley 1,062 680 800 -25

Corn 322 310 300 -7

Sorghum 26 25 25 -5

Rice 199 7 20 -90

5-yr Avg 2022/23
% Change
2023/24
Crop (2018-2022) (1000 480-lb (1000 480-lb Bales) 2023-24/Avg
(1000 480-lb Bales) Bales)

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