Iraq's Agricultural Sector: Massive Potential and Challenges Hindering Self-Sufficiency

Agricultural specialists have explained that Iraq possesses genuine potential to achieve self-sufficiency in many crops, thanks to its fertile lands and available expertise. However, the lack of strategic planning and weak agricultural policies prevent the optimal utilization of these resources. Crises such as unregulated imports negatively impact local production, alongside water scarcity caused by climate change and poor resource management. To achieve food security, effective government support is required by providing subsidized production inputs, adopting modern irrigation techniques, protecting national products, and establishing a true partnership between the public and private sectors to ensure sustainable agricultural development.