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Iraq Revises Wheat Pricing for New Agricultural Season

By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved revised purchase prices for wheat and a procurement plan for high-grade seeds for the 2025-2026 agricultural season, according to an official government statement. The approved wheat purchase prices are as follows: IQD 700,000 per tonne (approximately USD 534) for quantities within the agricultural plan IQD 500,000 […]

France Veterinary Sector visits Iraq

By John Lee. A meeting was held last week between Iraqi government advisers and representatives of the French Veterinary Medicines and Diagnostics Industry Association (SIMV) to explore cooperation opportunities in Iraq's livestock and agricultural sectors, with a focus on the "Stray Dog Control Strategies" project adopted by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office. The Iraqi delegation […]

First Phase of Erbil Green Belt Project nears Completion

From the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. First Phase of the Erbil Green Belt Project Nears Completion As part of ongoing efforts to combat climate change and promote a healthy environment, the Erbil Green Belt Project -- one […]

Contract for Solar Irrigation System

By John Lee. Anu for General Trading and Energy Solutions has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to "Supply and Install of Solar Energy Systems, Electric Pumps, and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems for Farmers in Basra and Maysan Governorates." Ref: 10530036/UNDP-IRQ-02007-2,1. Contract value is stated as $116,950.08. (Source: UNGM)

Turkish Firm to Expand Iraq's Flour Milling Capacity

By John Lee. Turkey's Imas has signed a third agreement with Iraq's Mokhalad Group for the construction of an additional flour mill project in Iraq, reinforcing an ongoing partnership in the country's milling sector. The latest agreement follows two earlier projects, bringing the total number of flour mills developed for Mokhalad Group to three. Each facility […]

Silo Manufacturing Inspected in Switzerland

By John Lee. A delegation from the Ministry of Trade has visited the manufacturing facilities of Bühler Group in Switzerland to review progress on the five metal silos project. The visit focused on overseeing production stages and monitoring implementation of the electromechanical equipment and materials designated for the scheme. The delegation was headed by Dr […]

UNDP to Support Iraq in Tackling Hazardous Pollutants

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Environment, Dr Helo Al-Askari, has signed an implementation agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a multi-year project on the integrated management of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the assessment of chemically contaminated sites. The project will update Iraq's obligations under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent […]

Iraq Reopens Umm Qasr Grain Silo

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has reopened Berth No. 10 at the Umm Qasr grain silo following completion of maintenance and rehabilitation works, restoring the facility to full operational readiness as a key strategic gateway for wheat imports and storage. The reopening ceremony was attended by the Director General of the State Company […]

Erbil Launches $288m Water Recycling Project with JICA

By John Lee. The Governor of Erbil, Omed Khoshnaw [Xoshnaw], has announced the launch of the first phase of the Erbil Wastewater Recycling Project, valued at $288 million, in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The announcement followed a meeting at the Governorate headquarters with a senior JICA delegation headed by Taketsuru Eiko, […]

Iraq's Start-Ups Aren't Disrupting -- they're Rebuilding

From Wired. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Startups Aren't Disrupting. They're Rebuilding From Mosul's agritech experiments to Baghdad's digital health records, founders are stitching together the basic systems Iraq's economy has long been missing -- one clinic and farm at […]

Gulfood 2026 Delivers Record Global Trade Impact

Two Mega Venues, One Commercial Powerhouse: Gulfood 2026 Delivers Record Global Trade Impact Five days of deal-making, buyer engagement and market expansion positioned Gulfood 2026 as the world's most powerful food trade platform  In January 2026, Dubai made global exhibition history as Gulfood, the world's largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, successfully delivered a […]