VOICED: Date palm decline: Iraq looks to rebuild

The video discusses the impact of decades of conflict on agriculture in Basra, Iraq, focusing on the decline of date palm production. Despite government replanting programs, farmers face challenges such as lack of support, soil salinization, and land mines. The historical significance of dates as a major export is highlighted, along with efforts to rebuild the agricultural sector. However, many farmers struggle due to reduced supply and insufficient government assistance.

What challenges do plantation farms in Iraq face due to long-term issues?

What do farmers in Iraq want from the government to encourage them to return to farming?