The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has reportedly said that the country has achieved self-sufficiency in seven crops and is exporting 13 crops internationally.Ministry spokesperson Mohammed al-Khuzai told state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that, despite water shortages, Iraq is expanding its agricultural plans by cultivating desert lands, relying on well water, and developing drought-resistant crop varieties.The government has also invested 830 billion IQD [$663 million] in over 12,000 modern irrigation systems, aiming to increase farmland by up to 1.5 million donums.These initiatives, alongside awareness campaigns on water conservation, have resulted in a surplus of key crops, including wheat, while rice cultivation has expanded to 150,000 donums.Iraq has now reached self-sufficiency in seven agricultural products year-round and is exporting 13 crops, including dates (pictured), tomatoes, potatoes and watermelon.Al-Khuzai emphasized the strong government focus on the sector, with a target of 30 million palm trees within three years. (ICE AMMAN)

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