Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq agriculture.
By Natasha Hall and Husam Sobhi, for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Whose Water Is It Anyway: How Political Violence and Corruption Has Become Iraq's Existential Challenge Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah was once a […]
FAO Continues Transforming Dairy Sector in Ninewa, Iraq with MoA and EU Support FAO Iraq, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and with funding from the European Union (EU), continues to support and develop the dairy value chain, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the livestock and dairy sector in Iraq. On the 10th of […]
By John Lee. The third session of the Iraqi-Armenian Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation concluded on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Iraq's Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, led the Iraqi delegation, while Armenia was represented by the Minister of Economy, Fahan Kevorkian. During the closing ceremony, both sides signed the […]
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received a delegation from Saudi Arabia on Monday, headed by Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani, Deputy Minister of Investment. The meeting revolved around enhancing mutual ties, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia's investments in the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the enduring friendship between the Kurdistan Region and Saudi Arabia, […]
By Winthrop Rodgers for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Kurdish farmers expect weak tobacco harvest Aftereffects of genocide, competition from cheap imports and lack of government support combine to limit the market for local agricultural products. Click […]
"AAA Holding Group, Led by CEO Amet Selman, Ushers in a New Era of Fertilizer and Agricultural Advancement in Iraq " AAA Holding Group, under the visionary leadership of CEO Amet Selman (pictured), in collaboration with the State Company for Fertilizer Industry, is set to redefine agricultural standards in Iraq with a groundbreaking initiative. The […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammad Shiaa Al-Sudani has laid the foundation for a water treatment project in Al-Zubair District, Al-Basra Governorate. The project, with an initial capacity of 140,000 cubic meters per day, aims to address salinity issues in the region. Additionally, a tri-treatment station with a production capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per […]
Amet Selman, CEO of AAA Holding Group, Attends Prestigious Luncheon with UK Prime Minister and Baroness Nicholson LONDON - In a significant meeting of minds, Amet Selman, the renowned CEO of AAA Holding Group, was among the distinguished guests at a luncheon hosted by the Conservative Party in London. The event was marked by the […]
By John Lee. On Wednesday, the President of Iraq, Abdullatif Jamal Rashid met with the Turkish President's Special Envoy for Water Affairs, Mr. Veysel Eroglu, alongside a high-level delegation, including a group of Turkish experts and consultants specializing in the fields of water, dams, irrigation, agriculture, energy and environment. A statement after the meeting emphasised […]
By John Lee. In response to this week's cabinet decision to remove subsidies on fertilisers and promote advanced irrigation techniques, a major Iraqi fertiliser manufacturer has said it will assist farmers during the transition to the new system. While supporting this government initiative to increase the yield of agricultural land, reduce the dependence on river […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has agreed a package of measures aimed at improving agricultural efficiency and food security. The decisons were made at this week's cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, and include: Redirecting fertiliser subsidies towards modern irrigation techniques; Exempting compound fertilisers (e.g. DAP, MAP, NPK), foliar fertilisers, liquid […]
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Emphasizing the stability of trade ties between Iran and Iraq in the agricultural sector, Iran's minister of agriculture said agricultural agreements have been reached between the two countries within […]
