Archive | Agriculture

Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq agriculture.

Climate Adaptation Project to support Farmers in Basra

Basrah Gas Company and WFP Iraq launch a climate adaptation project to support smallholder farmers in Basrah Basrah Gas Company (BGC) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) have signed an agreement aiming to support local farmers in the Al Zubair district in Basrah through a climate change adaptation initiative which sets out to […]

"Iran-Backed Company" to grow Palms on Saudi Border

By Dana Taib Menmy for The New Arab. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq grants investment rights to PMF-linked company for one million palm trees in Samawah Desert Iraqi and US scholars have raised questions about the project's feasibility, accusing the […]

Conflict Pollution Hotspots in Iraq

From the World Bank: Conflict Pollution Hotspots in Iraq : Land Remediation for Livelihoods Restoration Successive conflicts in Iraq were characterized by tactics to damage its oil and industrial assets that not only led to huge economic loss, but pollution of environmental resources (air, land, and water) on an unprecedented scale. The Damage and Needs […]

Training Program to Enhance Animal Feeding Practices in Iraq

FAO Facilitates Cutting-Edge Training Program to Enhance Animal Feeding Practices in Southern Governorates of Iraq Following the decision made by His Excellency the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, to allocate 5 billion dinars to support buffalo breeders in the marshes, a major initiative has been launched, coupled with the Ministry of Agriculture's (MOA) strategic […]

IBBC establishes Agritech Committee

The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is establishing an Agritech Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr Amet Selman (pictured), CEO of AAA Holding. For its first project the committee is looking into 'AI Driven Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Fertilisers'. Dr Selman will gather interested IBBC Members and external experts to draw up a plan […]

$112m for Turkish Agri Complex at Umm Qasr Port

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is supporting Sama Al-Manar and Manar FZCO, subsidiaries of Türkiye-based Tiryaki Agro, in developing a new state-of-the-art agro-industrial complex in Iraq's Umm Qasr Port, including a soybean crushing plant and warehouses, which will help bolster food security, create jobs, and diversify the country's economy […]

Understanding Dust Explosions: The Role of the Hartmann Tube

From Ex-Machinery. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Hidden Danger of Combustible Dust Dust explosions, though less obvious than other hazards, pose significant risks in various environments. Such explosions occur when combustible dusts like sawdust or flour become airborne and […]

Satellite Mapping Reveals Iraq's Diverse Ecological Zones

WFP land mapping study reveals Iraq's diverse ecological zones in need of protection against climate change The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Iraq have launched the Land Use Land Cover (LULC) project in Baghdad, a vital step in fighting climate change. LULC generates high-resolution satellite imagery crucial for understanding environmental […]

Iraq: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Empowering Rural Women

FAO-EU raises hope for Buffalo Producers in Southern Iraq with Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Empowering Rural Women In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable agriculture and under the "Restoration and Strengthening the Resilience of Agri-Food Systems in Southern Iraq" project funded by the European Union and implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the […]

Climate Adaption Key to Iraq's Stability and Economic Development

By Sarhang Hamasaeed, Mac Skelton and Zmkan Ali Saleem, for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Climate Adaption Key to Iraq's Stability and Economic Development As water scarcity grows, Iraq's government needs a comprehensive […]

Green Future for Iraq - Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign

Green Future for Iraq - A Nationwide Tree Planting Campaign In alignment with Iraq's Prime Minister's vision to foster environmental sustainability, a new nationwide tree-planting campaign is set to be launched by the United Nations agencies in Iraq in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, the Mayoralty of Baghdad, the Department of Media and […]