Title: National Wheat Foundation Head Clarifies Farmer Payment Status, Price Negotiations Ongoing
Payment Discrepancy Acknowledged
In a recent development concerning Iran’s agricultural sector, Ataollah Hashemi, the Head of the National Wheat Farmers Foundation, has provided a clarification on the status of payments owed to wheat farmers. Mr. Hashemi stated that while the vast majority of financial obligations have been settled, a small remainder of between 3 to 4 percent is still pending, offering a precise update on the situation.
Ongoing Price Deliberations
Shifting focus to the upcoming season, Mr. Hashemi also addressed the critical issue of the guaranteed purchase price for wheat. He reported that a meeting of the Strategic Council for Pricing Essential Products was held, yet a final agreement on the new wheat price was not reached. These discussions are part of the government’s structured and consultative process to ensure fair pricing for staple goods.
Proposed Price Point
Highlighting the Foundation’s position in these ongoing negotiations, Mr. Hashemi revealed that their proposed guaranteed purchase price for wheat is 32,600 Tomans. This figure represents the Foundation’s input into the official deliberations aimed at balancing the interests of farmers with national economic stability.
