Ibri to host Agriculture Day exhibition on Oct 31

IBRI: The Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources in Al Dhahirah Governorate will host an event to mark 'Agriculture Day' —observed annually on October 31.
According to the 2025 statistics unveiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Wilayat of Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate ranked as the top wilayat in the Sultanate of Oman in producing dates (with an output of 48 tonnes), while the Wilayat of Al Rustaq occupied second place (24.3 tonnes) and the Wilayat of Saham occupied third place (17 tonnes).
In terms of food security and seasonal crops, the wheat harvest in Al Dhahirah Governorate for the 2025–2026 season yielded an encouraging outcome. As many as 326 farmers cultivated 672.5 feddans (acres) in Al Dhahirah Governorate in the same season, achieving a total production exceeding 800 tonnes. — ONA