Agriculture
Egypt reports 6.8 million tonnes of agricultural exports in 2026 to date
The agriculture ministry’s 28 August figure is cumulative since the start of the year, not a full-year total.
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FAO projects Egypt’s 2026 wheat output at 10.2 million tonnes
The forecast was published alongside a planted area of 3.76 million feddans and about five million tonnes in government procurement, which are separate measures.
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Jordan reports 120,000 tonnes of wheat and barley harvested so far
The agriculture minister said output could reach 130,000 tonnes and grain stocks covered about a year of needs.
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Saudi Arabia establishes 39 digital farmer field schools
The ministry’s platform combines field training with digital content and practical workshops.
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Iraq signs modern irrigation contracts targeting 3.5 million dunams
The agriculture ministry announced agreements for more than 13,000 systems; the target area does not establish installation or realised water savings.
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Saudi Arabia’s date production reached 1.92 million tonnes in 2024
The ministry reported 2024 output alongside 37.6 million trees, including 32.2 million productive trees.
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Saudi fig production exceeds 29,600 tonnes
The ministry’s summer fig report cited more than 565,000 productive trees and domestic growing regions.
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Saudi Arabia’s annual peach production exceeds 31,000 tonnes
The ministry identified Tabuk, Al Jouf, Aseer and Al Baha as key production regions.
Agriculture
Jordan launches Japan-funded drought resilience project for farmers
The project plans farm inputs, demonstration sites and drought-management support for small farmers in the north.
Agriculture
Iraq sets 2026 summer crop plan at 1.8 million dunams
The agriculture ministry announced a planting plan and rice restrictions; the area is a target, not completed planting.
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Saudi Arabia discusses a specialised finance product for organic farming
A ministry and fund workshop considered financing options; no new loan programme was announced.
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Jordan reports agricultural self-sufficiency at 62%
The agriculture minister also reported 7.4% sector growth in 2025 and investment in data systems.
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