Author(s): MM Hadeel Falih Hamid Al Shamri, MM Nibras Rabi’ Shaker Al Takriti and MM Sarah Marbad Taha Al Obaidi

Abstract: This study investigated the impact of factors on date production in Iraq for the period 2004-2023. The study aims to understand the impact of the study variables on date production and to clarify the economic importance of date production in Iraq and its ability to provide food and essential industries for the population. Production was taken as a dependent factor, while the independent variables were (number of trees, local price, and world price). A time series stability test revealed the instability of the series. The (ARDL) model was used. The analysis results revealed that the (number of trees) variable was positive and consistent with economic logic, meaning that increasing the number of trees leads to increased production. It was significant. The local price variable was positive and consistent with economic logic, meaning that increasing the price leads to increased production. It was significant. The world price, on the other hand, was negative, inconsistent with economic logic, and insignificant. The study recommends solving production problems by focusing on the quality of local date production, increasing manufacturing projects that consider dates an important material, and supporting private activity in this field. It also recommends introducing modern technological methods and improving agricultural methods and palm tree maintenance processes.

DOI: 10.22271/27889289.2025.v5.i2b.198

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