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Today, Sunday, the governorates of Deir Ezzor and Raqqa witnessed widespread protests organized by farmers and peasants rejecting the purchase price of wheat announced by the Ministry of Economy and Industry for the 2026 season, considering that the new price is “unfair” and does not cover the increasing production costs.
Yesterday, Saturday, the Ministry of Economy and Industry issued a resolution setting the purchase price of first-class durum wheat at 46 thousand new Syrian pounds per ton, equivalent to about 300 US dollars, from producing farmers.
In the city of Raqqa, dozens of farmers gathered in Al-Na’im Roundabout in the center of the city, demanding a review of pricing, stressing that it would reflect “catastrophically” on the situation of farmers, in light of the significant increase in agricultural production costs.
The protesters explained that the set price does not cover the costs of growing wheat, especially with the continued rise in the prices of fuel, fertilizers, seeds, transportation fees, and other agricultural materials, warning that the continuation of this policy may lead to major losses and the reluctance of many farmers to grow wheat during the coming seasons.
In the countryside of Deir Ezzorp, a number of farmers headed in car convoys towards the city center to protest in front of the governorate building, demanding that the purchase price of wheat be raised in proportion to actual production costs.
Protest participants emphasized that the rising prices of diesel, fertilizers, and seeds burdened farmers throughout the season, noting that the announced price does not reflect the extent of their efforts and losses.
A number of farmers demanded raising the purchase price of a ton of wheat to 500 US dollars, considering that this number is closer to covering production costs and achieving a margin that ensures the continuation of agriculture in the area.
