Iran: Barley production estimates slightly higher than in 2006-2007

Barley is a major feed ingredient for Iran’s livestock sector. Unlike the situation with corn, Iran is less dependent on barley imports to meet its livestock feed needs. For 2007-2008, barley production is estimated at 3.0 Mt, up slightly from 2.9 Mt in 2006-2007, due largely to a small improvement in yields, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reported October 26.

Imports are projected at 0.6 Mt, unchanged from the previous year. However, with relatively low carry-in stocks for 2007-2008, feed use is expected to decline for the first time in several years to 3.4 Mt from 3.6 Mt in 2006- 2007. Carry-out stocks are projected at 1.0 Mt versus 1.1 Mt.

07 November, 2007