Archive | Agriculture

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

$3.8m to support Buffalo Producers in Southern Iraq

Iraqi Government allocates Five billion Iraqi Dinars to support FAO and MoA initiative for Buffalo Producers in South Iraq Iraqi Government and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joined forces to support buffalo breeders in the southern provinces of Iraq, and effectively address the critical challenges posed by climate change and […]

Interview with Amet Selman: Balancing Business Success and Global Impact

The establishment of AAA Holding Group's new fertiliser plant in Basra has been one of the most significant investments in Iraq in recent years, helping to diversify the country's industry away from oil. With a major new expansion now underway, Iraq Business News interviewed the company's CEO, Amet Selman, about his vision for the business. […]

Climate Change threatens Iraqi Delicacy

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Climate change threatens eagerly awaited Iraqi delicacy Amid hot summer months, many Iraqis await the winter rain and the arrival of truffles. Iraq's truffles are also highly desired internationally, especially in the Gulf […]

UN warns of Iraqi Climate Crisis, Human Rights Concerns

By John Lee. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has concluded an official visit to Iraq with a warning about the dangers of climate change in the country. He also expressed concerns on other human rights issues, such as freedom of expression and the use of torture. Full statement from UN […]

"High Demand" for Kurdish Potatoes in Gulf states

By John Lee. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has started to export potatoes to the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement from the KRG, more orders are expected. Full statement from KRG: The agricultural sector in the Kurdistan Region is experiencing remarkable growth, particularly in the area of potato cultivation. This progress is evidenced […]

Drought Threatens Iraqi Marshes

By Hussein Ali Alzoubi, for Fanack.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Drought Threatens Marshes Iraq drought caused by natural, administrative and political factors prompted the Iraqis living near the marshes to migrate from their areas. Click here to download the […]

President Urges Action on Water Scarcity in Iraq

By John Lee. President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid met with Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Aoun Diab Abdullah, to address the pressing issue of water scarcity in Iraq. The President stressed the need for cooperation with upstream countries to increase water flow and maintain Iraq's fair share of water. He also emphasized the importance of constructing […]

Sustainable Development of Food Industry in Iraq

UNIDO and Government of Japan Collaborate on Sustainable Development of the Food Industry by Building Iraqi Government Staff Capacity The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, conducted the second training workshop on food safety and quality. This workshop was a significant component of the project "Emergency […]

Capacity to Double at Iraqi Fertilizer Plant

By John Lee. AAA Holding Group (AHG) has announced a doubling of capacity at its fertilizer plant at Khor al Zubair, in Basra governorate. The new line, producing di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer, will have a capacity of 500,000 tons per year, bringing total production at the plant to one million tons annually. Amet Selman, CEO […]

Kurdish Farmers Struggle to Market their Wheat

From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdish farmers struggle to market their wheat After two difficult years because of lack of rain, Kurdistan Region's farmers were hopeful that this summer's bountiful wheat harvest would finally bring them some financial relief. […]

Iraq Water Crisis drying up Fish Farming in Basra

From Middle East Monitor, 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. Iraq is in the grip of a severe water shortage which has left crop growers and food producers, such as Iraqi fish farmer, Qasem Karam, facing the […]