637512022-09-06Iraq’s trade ministry said it plans to import more wheat for local flour production to decrease dependence on more expensive imported flour, the country’s state grain buying agency said late on Saturday.Iraq plans on buying more wheat to boost local flour production – ministry | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwidehttps://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/iraq-plans-on-buying-more-wheat-to-boost-local-flour-production-ministry/up2022-09-08T13:30:16 637522022-09-06Iraq, a major grain importer, has been taking urgent measures to secure strategic stocks of wheat and food supplies amid a surge in prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Iraq plans on buying more wheat to boost local flour production – ministry | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwidehttps://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/iraq-plans-on-buying-more-wheat-to-boost-local-flour-production-ministry/down2022-09-08T13:30:17 681332023-04-27“The situation in Iraq is good in terms of wheat production as this year [there were] heavy rains and production is expected to each five million tonnes, so it is highly likely that the local consumption will be secured and that will reduce the imports.Ukraine grain deal under threat: What does it mean for the Middle East and Africa?https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2023/04/27/ukraine-grain-deal-under-threat-what-does-it-mean-for-the-middle-east-and-africa/up2023-05-05T12:23:41 681342023-04-10The country is expected to produce 3.5 million tons of wheat this year, up from about 2.2 million tons last year, according to Haider Nouri, director general of Iraq’s grain board.Iraq to Boost Wheat Production by 60% This Year, Official Says | Financial Posthttps://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/iraq-to-boost-wheat-production-by-60-this-year-official-saysup2023-05-05T12:23:41 681352023-04-10Iraq last year ordered the purchase of a million tons of wheat to make up for a production shortfall.Iraq to Boost Wheat Production by 60% This Year, Official Says | Financial Posthttps://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/iraq-to-boost-wheat-production-by-60-this-year-official-saysup2023-05-05T12:23:41