Syrian farmers continue their protests against wheat pricing

Protests continue in a number of Syrian cities and towns, rejecting the decision of the Ministry of Economy in the interim government to set the purchase price of a ton of wheat at 46,000 Syrian pounds according to the new currency, equivalent to $330, issued on May 15.

Farmers in Syria's breadbasket, stretching between the cities of Hasaka, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hama, took to the streets today to protest the new pricing for the 2026 wheat season.

In Raqqa, hundreds of farmers gathered at al-Naeem Square in the city center to demand an increase in the purchase price of their crop to reflect the high production costs.

Meanwhile, in Qamishlo, farmers and members of political parties gathered in front of the city's grain directorate to protest and express their discontent with the government's insistence on maintaining the new pricing without any adjustments.

The protesters raised banners demanding a review of the current pricing structure, along with others that read, "If the farmer goes hungry... the nation goes hungry," and "Food security begins with ensuring justice for the farmer."

Meanwhile, gatherings began in other areas to prepare for protests, focusing their demands on adjusting the pricing to cover high production costs, given the rising prices of fuel, fertilizers, seeds, and transportation.

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ANHA