Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq agriculture.
Dubai Makes History as Gulfood Takes Over Two Mega Venues and Unveils the Expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City The world's largest annual food and beverage sourcing event returns in January with two sold-out venues and a record-setting 280,000 sqm of event space Dubai makes global exhibition history as Gulfood, the world's largest annual […]
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Impact of Water Scarcity in Iraq and The Importance of Sustainable Water Management AHK Iraq, in collaboration with UNICEF Iraq, has released […]
By John Lee. Sar Albraa Company has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation of the University of Basrah Marine Science Center Fish Hatchery and Installation of Solar Power Systems- Al-Hartha Hatcheries - Basrah ," - reference 10490439/UNDP-IRQ-01926. Contract value is stated as $223,649.21. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. GroFin Mauritius has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Date Palm Value Chain Financing and Enhanced Services for Building Resilient Businesses in the Southern Governorates of Iraq," - reference 10496036/UNDP-IRQ-02002. Contract value is stated as $80,200. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Sama Karbala poultry project represents a key pillar in strengthening Iraq's national food security and reducing reliance on imports, according to the head of the National Investment Commission (NIC). During a field visit to Karbala on Sunday, NIC Chairman Professor Haider Mohammed Makkiyah toured the poultry complex, one of the country's largest strategic […]
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. AHK Iraq Report: Agriculture in Kurdistan 2025/2026 Agriculture and livestock remain pillars of economic and food security in the Kurdistan Region. With fertile […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, acting under Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025, has signed a cooperation agreement with the UK-based company Date Palm Developments (D.P.D. Limited). The agreement was concluded by the Ministry's Horticulture Department. The signing took place at the Iraqi Embassy in London and coincided […]
By Sarah El Safty and Moayed Kenany, for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's dreams of wheat independence dashed by water crisis A push by Iraq to guarantee food security by ensuring wheat production covers the country's needs has led to […]
By John Lee. Cairo 3A Holding has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Venture Investment (IVI) Holding Limited in Baghdad to develop an integrated poultry project in Iraq. According to report from Agar Gate, the agreement marks the start of a long-term partnership aimed at building a vertically integrated operation that meets international […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Politicians hail Iraq-Turkey 'oil-for-water' accord as critics cry foul Touted as a breakthrough, Iraq and Turkey have signed a "historic" oil-for-water agreement. Officials say the deal will boost both countries' economies while easing […]
On World Children's Day, UNICEF warns Iraq's growing water crisis is putting children's futures at risk On World Children's Day, UNICEF is sounding the alarm: Iraq's deepening water crisis is robbing millions of children of their fundamental rights and jeopardizing their futures. As the country faces its most severe water shortage crisis, with national reserves […]
By John Lee. US agri-foods giant Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has reportedly confirmed that Iraq has purchased two vessels of US long-grain rice. According to industry group USA Rice Federation (USA Rice), the shipments total 88,000 metric tons, and are scheduled for January and March 2026. It quotes its Chair, Keith Glover, as saying: "These two sales […]
