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Diesel Shortage Puts Kirkuk's Private Generators Under Pressure Kirkuk Security File Moves Toward Local Police Handover Iraq approves studies for strategic oil export pipelines involving Kirkuk Iraqi warplanes strike ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk Turkey and Iraq discuss energy cooperation before Kirkuk–Ceyhan deal expires Kirkuk bazaar shopkeepers reject eviction for redevelopment Council member explains oversight work and status of 7,000 public jobs Police prepare to take over Kirkuk security duties from the army Turkmens Stress the Importance of Participation in Local Decision-Making Iraqi Cities Preserve Their Heritage Amid Urban Transformation Turkmen Women Expand Their Presence in Community Initiatives Iraqi Public Continues to Support the National Team with Strong Determination

Agriculture 2026-05-20 1 min read

Kirkuk expands wheat storage ahead of harvest

Kirkuk prepared to receive wheat from June 1 by expanding storage capacity by about 150,000 tons and coordinating 16 collection or storage sites. Agriculture, security and civil-defense bodies planned continuous operations, with special procedures in areas exposed to ISIS risks. The expansion was intended to reduce congestion and protect the harvest during the peak delivery period.

Kirkuk prepared to receive wheat from June 1 by expanding storage capacity by about 150,000 tons and coordinating 16 collection or storage sites. Agriculture, security and civil-defense bodies planned continuous operations, with special procedures in areas exposed to ISIS risks. The expansion was intended to reduce congestion and protect the harvest during the peak delivery period.

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