Abstract
Plant production holds significant economic importance within the overall agricultural output due to its vital role in national development, meeting the increasing food demands of the population, and securing raw agricultural materials for national industries, in addition to fostering growth across other economic sectors. Despite the structural advancements achieved in the agricultural sector during the 1970s—characterized by substantial investments in land reclamation, dam construction, and the adoption of modern machinery—various obstacles continue to hinder the sector's ability to satisfy domestic demand. This research evaluates the development of plant production in Iraq in terms of vertical and horizontal expansion, identifying both strengths and weaknesses by comparing growth rates between two pivotal periods: 1979–1989 and 1990–2003. This analysis is particularly crucial given the exceptional circumstances Iraq endured, including the war with Iran in the 1980s, followed by the Gulf War and the subsequent economic blockade in the 1990s. These events caused extensive damage to irrigation and drainage networks and led to the deterioration of agricultural machinery due to severe shortages of imported spare parts, ultimately rendering plant production incapable of responding to rising demand. Consequently, there is an urgent need to re-evaluate agricultural production policies to align them with national economic requirements and ensure food security in a manner that serves the broader national interest.
DOI
10.33095/46wrz288
Subject Area
Economics
First Page
225
Last Page
247
Rights
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Recommended Citation
Abd Al-Sada, B. W. (2009). Assessment of the Reality of Crop Production During the Siege Period. Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences, 15(54), 225-247. https://doi.org/10.33095/46wrz288
