Iran’s Wheat Output Rises: USDA

Iran is increasing wheat production, such that output stood at 12 million tons in the 2021-22 crop year and rose to 13.2 million tons in 2022-23, according to the US Department of Agriculture. 
It is projected to hit 14.5 million tons in 2023-24 to register a 9.85% year-on-year rise, USDA said in its May update.
The report estimates that 6.2 million hectares are under wheat cultivation in Iran.
The Government Trading Corporation, a subsidiary of Iran’s Agriculture Ministry, rep