The Wheat Harvest Season Has Begun In Yusufiyah, South Of Baghdad.

Farmers in the Yusufiyah district, south of Baghdad, harvest their wheat crop on Sunday, May 25, 2025, amid hot and dusty conditions. They use modern equipment, including large agricultural combines. Yusufiyah is one of Iraq's most important agricultural areas, as its annual wheat production contributes significantly to local food security. This year's harvest season comes amid climatic and economic challenges, while farmers hope for good returns that will compensate for the hardships and high costs of farming. (Photo by Muntazer Uday Sahib/NurPhoto via Getty Images)