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    Iran needs to import 5 million tons of wheat in 2021-22 fiscal year

    • Last Update: 2021-07-29
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    "Financial Tribune" reported on July 14 that so far this year, the Iranian government has purchased 3.
    55 million tons of wheat from farmers across the country , valued at 180 trillion riyals (US$712.
    87 million), a decrease of 30% year-on-year
    .
    The Iranian government purchases strategic crops including wheat from local farmers at a guaranteed price limit to establish reserves and regulate the market
    .
     
    Iranian Ministry of Agriculture officials said that the decline in government acquisitions means that the deficit between supply and demand must be made up by imports , and at least 5 million tons of staple food will be imported this year
    .
    "Due to the low rainfall and the ensuing drought, we estimate that this year's wheat production will be close to 10 million tons, and government procurement will reach 7 million tons
    .
    Previously, at the beginning of this crop year, we expected production to reach 12 million tons.
    , The government procurement volume will reach 10 million tons," he said
    .
     
    The official added that the decline in wheat production will also lead to a decline in the output of chaff (a type of livestock feed), so chaff will also need to be imported
    .
    At the same time, drought will also affect barley production
    .
    In addition, in order to meet Iran’s domestic demand for 1.
    6 million tons of chicken, 1 million tons of red meat, 1 million tons of eggs and more than 11 million tons of milk, the country needs animal feed, some of which can be produced locally, but the rest must be imported
    .
    As the global price of animal feed and some necessities such as soybeans, barley, corn and wheat have risen by 30%-55% this year, it is necessary to allocate more foreign currency to the import of these commodities in order to survive this year's drought
    .
     
      Iran is an arid country.
    The rise and fall of precipitation are the characteristics of arid regions.
    Every year, the forecast of domestic demand, import demand and export capacity is a challenge
    .
    Since the start of this crop year, the drought has caused losses of 670 trillion riyals (US$2.
    73 billion) to the Iranian agricultural sector, 43% of which are due to reduced crop yields and horticultural products by 26%, and fisheries and animal husbandry by 13%.
    , Feed crops fell by 11%
    .

     
      According to the report of the Iranian Meteorological Organization, 92% of the country is affected by droughts of varying degrees: 20% of the country faces extreme drought, 28% of the country faces severe drought, 25% of the country faces moderate drought, and 19% of the country faces extreme drought.
    Drought
    .
    Going through a stage of becoming abnormally dry; only 8% of the country's areas are normal
    .

    wheat
     
      Iranian Ministry of Agriculture officials said that the decline in government acquisitions means that the deficit between supply and demand must be made up by imports , and at least 5 million tons of staple food will be imported this year
    .
    "Due to the low rainfall and the ensuing drought, we estimate that this year's wheat production will be close to 10 million tons, and government procurement will reach 7 million tons
    .
    Previously, at the beginning of this crop year, we expected production to reach 12 million tons.
    , The government procurement volume will reach 10 million tons," he said
    .
    import
     
      The official added that the decline in wheat production will also lead to a decline in the output of chaff (a type of livestock feed), so chaff will also need to be imported
    .
    At the same time, drought will also affect barley production
    .
    In addition, in order to meet Iran’s domestic demand for 1.
    6 million tons of chicken, 1 million tons of red meat, 1 million tons of eggs and more than 11 million tons of milk, the country needs animal feed, some of which can be produced locally, but the rest must be imported
    .
    As the global price of animal feed and some necessities such as soybeans, barley, corn and wheat have risen by 30%-55% this year, it is necessary to allocate more foreign currency to the import of these commodities in order to survive this year's drought
    .
     
      Iran is an arid country.
    The rise and fall of precipitation are the characteristics of arid regions.
    Every year, the forecast of domestic demand, import demand and export capacity is a challenge
    .
    Since the start of this crop year, the drought has caused losses of 670 trillion riyals (US$2.
    73 billion) to the Iranian agricultural sector, 43% of which are due to reduced crop yields and horticultural products by 26%, and fisheries and animal husbandry by 13%.
    , Feed crops fell by 11%
    .

     
      According to the report of the Iranian Meteorological Organization, 92% of the country is affected by droughts of varying degrees: 20% of the country faces extreme drought, 28% of the country faces severe drought, 25% of the country faces moderate drought, and 19% of the country faces extreme drought.
    Drought
    .
    Going through a stage of becoming abnormally dry; only 8% of the country's areas are normal
    .

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