Iraq aims to restore date palm prominence

The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture announced that the current number of date palms in the country is 22 million, down from over 32 million previously. This decline is attributed to the impacts of wars, security issues, urban expansion, and land reclamation. The ministry is working on developing a plan to restore the number of date palms and bring Iraq back to its former status as one of the largest producers of dates, especially considering that the Basra Governorate once had around 13 million palms at its peak. Government efforts have led to self-sufficiency in dates, particularly the "Zahdi" variety. The ministry continues to work on expanding production and processing but faces marketing challenges and weak manufacturing facilities. The goal is to increase the number of date palms to over 32 million, restoring Iraq's position in global markets.

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