Syrian farm production grows
Food security has improved in parts of Syria over the last year, though the overall situation remains far worse than...
Agriculture
FAO turns to mobile technology to tempt Iraqi farmers back to fields
Short message service (SMS) technology will allow thousands of rural farmers to be paid electronically and return to their agrarian...
Egypt imports cattle from Ireland after 20-year hiatus
Irish exporters expressed their willingness to secure a contract to supply cattle to the Egyptian market, according to AgriLand’s website....
Iran: Growth in Rice Imports
Close to 645,000 tons of semi- and wholly-milled rice worth nearly 9.55 trillion rials ($250 million) were imported into Iran...
Food processing shines bright in Sharjah’s manufacturing sector
In March the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) unveiled plans for its Sharjah Food Park. To be located in the...
Lebanese exports of prepared foodstuff and beverages increase 15%
Exports of prepared foodstuff and beverages increased 15 percent in volume in the first half of this year, in comparison...
Qatar-Turkey farming ties grow
The relations between Qatar and Turkey are exemplary model of bilateral, excellent and strong co-operation ties in all fields, including...
Citizens in Kurdish Region fear food crisis after referendum, leaders doubt blockade
Memories of the 1990s blockade imposed on the Kurdistan Region by Iraq and the neighboring countries are fueling similar fears...
Agricultural investment projects to support Iraq national economy
As the price of crude oil continues to fluctuate in global markets without ambition amidst long-term expectations, the government’s compass...
Egyptian food company targets expansion in Africa
Hero Food Industries is considering expanding in new markets as the company plans to increase its exports from local production...
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