Wheat harvest begins in Oman as storage sites stand ready across region
Farmers in South A’Sharqiyah start wheat harvest while regional storage systems prepare for new grain intake.
OMAN – Wheat farmers in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate in Oman have started harvesting this season’s crop across key wilayats as the country moves into peak collection period.
The wilayats of Al Kamil wa Al Wafi, Sur, and Ja’alan Bani Bu Hassan lead this year’s harvest in South A’Sharqiyah. Local authorities report 41 feddans under wheat cultivation across the governorate, with output expected to pass 50 tonnes for the 2025–2026 season, depending on seed types used.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources continues to support farmers with technical guidance and field services. Officials promote improved seeds, better farming methods, and modern equipment to lift yield quality.
The ministry also provides harvesting machines that speed up collection and help farmers handle grain under clean conditions.
These machines allow farmers to complete harvesting faster and reduce losses in the field. Local officials say this support improves efficiency and strengthens long term farm output in the governorate.
In Iraq, the Grain Trading Company has confirmed readiness of 78 silos and storage facilities for the upcoming wheat procurement season. The country expects to handle about 340,000 tonnes of wheat through both new and renovated sites, with Muthanna and Karbala receiving major focus.
Inspection teams will test moisture levels and check for pests before accepting deliveries. Authorities will reject grain that does not meet set standards. They will also separate new harvest stock from last year’s reserves to maintain quality control across storage sites.
Rain has slowed harvest activity in Iraq. Officials now expect collection to begin in about 10 days. Workers will start operations at 5:00 a.m. to manage deliveries from farmers and keep intake flowing without delays.
Tension continues between federal authorities and farmers in the Kurdistan Region over procurement targets. The regional agriculture ministry has questioned the planned quota of 292,000 tonnes. Officials there argue that the state should buy at least half of an expected harvest that could exceed 2 million tonnes.
Both developments highlight continued focus on grain security and farm support across the region and reflect steady planning for seasonal supply stability.
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