Dhofar leads wheat production in 2024/2025 harvest, says Ministry

Muscat: Wheat production across the Sultanate of Oman recorded a significant increase in the 2024/2025 season, reaching a total of 10,128.341 tonnes, according to statistics issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The overall cultivated area amounted to 8,327 acres, involving 2,183 farmers from various governorates.

The Governorate of Dhofar led national production, contributing 7,723 tonnes, which represents more than 76 per cent of the total yield. The cultivated area in Dhofar spanned 6,400 acres, with 51 farmers participating in the harvest.

Other notable contributors included the Governorate of al Dhahirah with 1,118 tonnes from 759 acres, al Dakhiliyah with 877.185 tonnes from 746 acres, and North al Sharqiyah, which produced 34.723 tonnes from 25.5 acres. In the Buraimi Governorate, 80 farmers cultivated 196 acres, yielding 268.7 tonnes.

Despite smaller cultivation areas, several governorates reported strong yields, reflecting the Ministry’s ongoing support initiatives. For instance, South al Batinah produced 17.424 tonnes from 98 acres, while North al Batinah registered 85.3 tonnes from 81 acres. In South al Sharqiyah, farmers harvested 2.264 tonnes from 16.5 acres.

Meanwhile, the Ministry has launched a comprehensive national plan to support local wheat production. The initiative aims to:

Enhance food security and contribute to Oman Vision 2040;

Provide high-quality seeds to farmers;

Offer financial, technical and advisory support;

Assist during harvesting operations;

Expand wheat cultivation across various governorates;

Allocate agricultural land and develop wheat-based products.

As part of the government’s strategic focus, the ministry highlighted that Dhofar Governorate alone contributes 76–90 per cent of the total national wheat output. Additionally, the number of wheat farmers across the Sultanate increased by 14 per cent compared to the previous season, indicating growing interest in local grain cultivation.

The ongoing support underscores the ministry’s commitment to achieving sustainable agricultural development and bolstering the Sultanate’s self-sufficiency in staple food crops.