By John Lee. Turkiye's exports of citrus exports to Iraq have reportedly jumped 399 percent in the period January to April. According to Turkish news agency Daily Sabah, Iraq was Turkiye's second biggest market (after Russia) for citrus fruit, with sales of $90.2 million. Included in this figure were: Tangerines: $32 million - an increase […]
By John Lee. Iraq has launched an initiative to plant one million trees and seedlings in order to increase green spaces, achieve sustainable development and reduce desertification. The Director General of the Non-Governmental Organizations Department, Mr. Ashraf Abdel Karim Al-Dahan, said the project includes environmental awareness, agricultural campaigns, and providing state institutions, universities, schools, public […]
By John Lee. Iraq has taken over from Russia as Turkey's biggest market for citrus fruits. In 2015, Russia took $90.52 million worth of the product, while so far in 2016 Iraq has taken citrus fruit to the value of $84.54 million. (Source: Fresh Plaza) (Picture Credit: Layth Mahdi)
