Rebuilding agriculture in Iraq: the role of ICARDA
2003
In the face of wars and drought, Iraqi agriculture is under increasing pressure to feed an estimated population of 26 million that is growing at an annual rate of more than 2.8%. It is estimated that Iraq will need US$ 3.5 billion to import basic food to meet the annual shortages during the next decade. Like other countries in the region, Iraq faces the limitation of natural resources, particularly arable land and water. Climatic features, especially the low and highly variable rainfall, along with soil salinity buildup, limit the options available to farmers. ICARDA, with other international research agencies, is working on programs to revitalize the agricultural sector in Iraq
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