Syrian Grains Corporation Raises Silo Readiness Ahead of Wheat Harvest Intake
ARK News... The Syrian Grains Corporation announced that it is implementing a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate and modernize storage facilities in preparation for receiving the 2026 wheat harvest, aiming to accommodate expected quantities and improve the efficiency of storage and intake operations.
The corporation’s director-general, Hassan al-Othman, said in remarks to Syrian Arab News Agency on Saturday, May 2, 2026, that the institution’s storage infrastructure includes 37 silos, 98 smaller silo units, 14 warehouses, and 27 open storage yards. He noted that part of these facilities is now ready for operation, while others are undergoing rehabilitation according to set timelines and available resources.
Al-Othman added that the corporation has completed logistical preparations at intake centers by securing electricity, installing surveillance systems, and implementing digital solutions such as pre-booking systems, electronic weighbridges, and accounting platforms.
The centers have also been staffed with trained personnel to ensure smooth operations. He stressed that these measures will facilitate the marketing process for farmers, particularly with the extension of the procurement period, allowing for the collection of larger wheat quantities, reducing waste, and decreasing reliance on sacks.
The plan also includes increasing milling of stored grain and expanding storage capacity. Regarding wheat procurement prices, al-Othman said they have not yet been determined, noting that they will be set during an upcoming grains conference in coordination with the ministries of agriculture, finance, and other relevant bodies.
In recent years, Syria’s grain sector has faced multiple challenges, most notably a decline in cultivated areas due to climatic conditions—particularly drought—as well as damage to agricultural infrastructure and storage and transport facilities as a result of the war, all of which have impacted production levels.
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