Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq agriculture.
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved "final protective measures" for domestically produced urea fertilizer. According to a Ministry of Industry and Minerals document dated August 4, 2024, the import price for Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer will be set at 800,000 dinars ($610) per ton and for urea fertilizer at 550,000 dinars per ton. […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Food Products, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the completion of a new dairy products factory building in Fallujah, Anbar Province. This project is being developed in partnership with the private sector. The factory building and its infrastructure have been completed, and the […]
By John Lee. In support of the national project for producing commercial zero flour, the Iraqi government has approved the local sale of wheat to licensed public and private mills at prices equivalent to the import price of similar wheat delivered to Umm Qasr Port. This move aims to enhance local flour production and reduce […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a major feed distribution campaign to support affected buffalo breeders who were considering migrating to other areas. This first distribution campaign took place in Muthanna, and will extend to several other southern governorates in the upcoming months. Full statement from the FAO: The Iraqi government, in […]
By John Lee. The World Food Programme (WFP) has published a major report examining the impact of drought on livelihoods and food security in Iraq. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Sources: WFP, ReliefWeb)
From United Nations Iraq: UN Iraq and Ministry of Water Resources Launch "Water is Life" Campaign The United Nations in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources, kicked off a crucial campaign to address the severe water crisis facing the nation. The year-long awareness campaign, titled "Water is Life - Every Drop […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Grain Trade has announced a record-breaking harvest of wheat. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, the company's Director General, Dr. Haider Al-Karaawi, reported a historic season with the receipt of 6.302 million tons of wheat. This achievement reflects significant efforts towards self-sufficiency and enhancing the […]
By John Lee. The United Nations in Iraq has issued a statement on the water crisis in Iraq: The main points were as follows: Water Crisis in Iraq: Iraq's water crisis highlights the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The crisis serves as a catalyst for advancing multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]
By Barin Kayaoglu for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In managing water crisis, can Turkey and Iraq bridge gap without Syria? Turkey and Iraq need to bring Syria into the fold to resettle the historical water sharing problems […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministerial Council for Economy has approved recommendation 24172 Q, which includes the approval of the Coordinating Committee's meeting minutes. This decision exempts fertiliser contracts from the contracting methods stipulated in the Government Contracts Execution Instructions (2 of 2014) and the Federal General Budget Facilitation Instructions for 2023-2025. The exemption pertains to […]
By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has officially opened the Chamrga Dam in Erbil. The dam is 17.5 metres high, 262 metres long, and 8 metres wide. Full statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG): On Tuesday, 25 June 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), launched the Chamrga […]
By John Lee. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued a new 18-page report titled, 'Climate Vulnerability Assessment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq'. The report highlighted a number of points: Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), is facing various challenges related to climate change and environmental degradation, such as rising temperatures, […]
