Iran's grain output reaches 19 million tons this year
Iran produces 19 million tons of grain this year
Iran's "World" newspaper reported on November 15 that the latest statistical report from the World Food and Agriculture Organization shows that in 2009, Iran had a bumper agricultural harvest, producing 19 million tons of grain, an increase of 3.7 million tons, up 25% year on year. Of this, wheat accounted for 13 million tons, rice 2.8 million tons, and other grain crops 3.2 million tons.
According to the statistical report, in 2008, due to drought and a late spring cold snap, Iran's grain output
fell from 22.3 million tons in 2007 to 15.3 million tons.
In 2008, Iran's wheat output was 9.8 million tons, rice output was 2.6 million tons, and other grain crop output was 2.9 million tons.
(Shan Xinyuan)
According to the statistical report, in 2008, due to drought and a late spring cold snap, Iran's grain output
fell from 22.3 million tons in 2007 to 15.3 million tons.
In 2008, Iran's wheat output was 9.8 million tons, rice output was 2.6 million tons, and other grain crop output was 2.9 million tons.
(Shan Xinyuan)