Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq agriculture.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - 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 […]
By John Lee. As part of its efforts to encourage efficient irrigation in the agricultural sector, the Iraqi Cabinet has agreed to contract with the Austrian equipment company Bauer, subject to legal considerations. A delegation from the company, led by Financial Director Andreas Schitter, had visited Iraq in February, meeting with Iraq's Minister of Agriculture, […]
Iraq: Climate change causing crop loss, contributing to secondary displacement Climate change in Iraq is impeding the economic recovery of communities affected by conflict and precipitating risks of secondary displacement, as 60 per cent of farmers struggle with water shortages and reduced crop yield, according to a new report published by the Norwegian Refugee Council […]
By Sara Hassan, for The World. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Water shortages affecting anbar rice cultivation in Iraq Severe water shortages in Iraq are affecting the cultivation of the country's signature anbar rice. In recent years, the country has […]
By John Lee. On Sunday, November 19, 2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, officially inaugurated the Distar Factory, a cutting-edge wheat flour mill, located in Domiz, Duhok Governorate. During his speech, Prime Minister Barzani emphasised the KRG's dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector and securing food security as top priorities. He outlined […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): ILO's groundbreaking afforestation project in Kurdistan Region of Iraq boosts sustainable development and decent work The initiative, funded by the Government of the Netherlands under the PROSPECTS Partnership, aims to address climate challenges and create over 700 short-term jobs for local Iraqis, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and Syrian refugees. […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has opened the largest private poultry project in Iraq, located in Karbala. With an annual production capacity exceeding 3 billion eggs and 340,000 tons of meat, the project aims to meet local market demands. During the opening, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the project's role in achieving self-sufficiency, […]
