Al-janabi, Ahmed Dhahir and Al-Hafidh, Asmaa Zuhair and Rkheet, Mahdi Najm (2026) Evaluation of Wheat Marketing and Storage Mechanisms in Iraq from the Perspective of Agricultural Employees in Babylon, Najaf, and Wasit Governorates. World Journal of Agriculture and Urbanization, 5 (3). pp. 5-10. ISSN 2835-2866

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Abstract

In this study, we intended to evaluate the current state of wheat marketing and storage mechanisms in three Iraqi Governorates (Babylon, Najaf and Wasit) based on the perspective of workers employed with agricultural directorates and extension centers. A descriptive analytical approach was adopted using a questionnaire that contained forty items divided into four areas of study: collection and transportation procedures; storage infrastructure; efficiency of marketing mechanisms; and institutional and logistical constraints. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including ANOVA, independent samples t-test, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient, were applied to the data collected as a result of a disproportionately stratified random sample of a total of 180 employees (60 from each governorate). According to the findings, the marketing function's overall performance is viewed subjectively at a moderate level (M=3.02, SD=0.61). Nonetheless, there were deficiencies related to the physical environment for storage as reflected in an overall evaluation for storage facilities that was rated relatively low at below average (M=2.71, SD=0.74). This indicated that the area's deficient aspects were due to insufficient ventilation, humidity control, and inadequate storage capacity. In addition, when infrastructure evaluations between governorates were analyzed with an ANOVA, statistically significant differences were found (F (2, 177) = 5.12, P=0.007). More specifically, Babylon outperformed both the Najaf and Wasit governates regarding storage infrastructure. The conclusion of the report indicates that an upgrade to both technical aspects of storage facilities and ongoing staff training programs will be necessary in addition to enhancing the logistics involved in collecting and transporting wheat. Also included in the conclusion was the recommendation to develop a computerized tracking system for wheat inflow and outflow as well as improving government procurement processes to enhance transparency.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	A General Works > AI Indexes (General)
Depositing User:	admin eprints
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2026 13:57
Last Modified:	05 Jun 2026 13:57
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/16532

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