Tag Archives | fertiliser

Agritech Cmte promises to Improve Iraqi Agriculture

By Padraig O'Hannelly. A major new initiative to improve agriculture in Iraq has been launched by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Chaired by Dr Amet Selman, founder of AAA Holding Group, IBBC's Agritech Committee gathers interested IBBC Members and external experts to draw up a plan to dramatically improve agricultural practices throughout the country. […]

IBBC inaugurates Agritech Cmte: Confirms Project Focus

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC's inaugural Agritech Committee confirms commitment and project focus for pilot. IBBC held its first inaugural committee meeting at the Royal Overseas League on 13th February, chaired by Dr Amet Selman of AAA Holding. The broadly based committee included appointees from all areas of business and government: members […]

AAA Holding Group ushers in New Era of Agricultural Advancement in Iraq

"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 […]

Iraqi Fertiliser Firm to Help Farmers with New Reforms

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 […]

Iraq announces Agricultural Reforms

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Iraq to Relax Import Restrictions on Fertiliser

By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the following recommendations for importing urea and DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) fertilizers: Cancel import licenses for urea and DAP fertilizers. Allow private and mixed-sector companies, licensed agricultural offices, and the General Union of Agricultural Associations to import urea and DAP fertilizers without an import license. Allow entry […]

PM pushes for Replacement of Fertiliser Imports

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani visited the National Investment Commission (NIC) on Monday to meet officials and be briefed on its activities, progress, and challenges. He cited a lack of investment vision as one of the major obstacles to developing investment. Al-Sudani also directed the NIC to follow up the state's import […]