Industry Oman’s wheat production surges 230% By Pramod Kumar January 16, 2024, 7:45 AM Oman News Agency The total wheat cultivation area in Oman reached 6,359 acres, an increase of 160% over the previous season Wheat production in Oman surged by 229 percent to 7,119 tonnes during the harvest season of 2022-23. The total cultivation area reached 6,359 acres, an increase of 160 percent over the previous season, state-run Oman News Agency reported, citing data from the ministry of agriculture, fisheries and water resources. The number of wheat farmers also grew by 24 percent year on year. Oman’s luxury hotel revenue rises 27% to $532m Oman forecasts 2024 budget deficit despite higher revenue UK dominates $60bn foreign direct investment into Oman Dhofar governorate took the lead in wheat production (5,940 tonnes or 83 percent of the total volume of production), followed by Al Dakhiliyah governorate (801 tonnes), Al Dhahirah governorate (249 tonnes) and Al Buraimi governorate (38 tonnes). The ministry signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Oman Flour Mills to increase the purchase of locally produced wheat. The company received 5,000 tonnes of wheat in the 2022/2023 farming season. In August 2023, the ministry of housing and urban planning signed 40 contracts in Dhofar to increase wheat production and improve food security projects, Muscat Daily newspaper reported. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
