Anbar farmers shift from wheat to alfalfa due to overdue payments
Farmers in Anbar are facing significant challenges as the winter agricultural season approaches. Their decisions are heavily influenced by the availability and delay in receiving financial dues, which has led to a decrease in wheat cultivation and some farmers shifting to other crops such as alfalfa and barley, which generate quicker income and are favored by external demand. Financial payments amounting to approximately 500 billion dinars have been disbursed, but the remaining dues reach around 1.7 trillion dinars, negatively impacting farmers' decisions and threatening to reduce wheat production by up to 70% compared to the previous season. Experts believe that improving water resources is essential, but market stability and policy support are critical elements in restoring confidence and ensuring sustainable agricultural activity in the governorate.
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