Agricultural Land

Although Iraq is mainly dry throughout the year, agriculture still plays a major role in the development of the economy. As of 2014, approximately 12% of the total land area is under agriculture. The fertile alluvial plains along the banks of Euphrates and Tigris are important agricultural regions and are under intensive farming. However, farmers in other areas use the irrigation system to counter the dry desert-like climate. Iraq’s primary agricultural products include rice, wheat, and barley. Additionally, the country also produces a significant percentage of the world’s dates.