FAO, Agriculture Ministry launch digital app to benefit Iraqi farmers
The Al-Rafidain for Agricultural Extension digital application displayed on a mobile phone. Photo: FAO Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture announced the launch of the digital application ‘Al-Rafidain for Agricultural Extension’ to benefit farmers in all Iraqi governorates, according to a statement issued by the FAO.
A launching ceremony was held at the Ministry of Agriculture in Baghdad under the auspices of the Iraqi Minister of Agriculture, where the digital application, which serves both the crop and livestock sectors of agriculture, was presented.
The statement mentioned that participants urged agricultural extension officers to widely use the application and promote it among farmers.
The FAO representative in Iraq, Salah El Hajj Hassan, explained that supporting digital agriculture and agricultural extension services is one of the organization’s key initiatives.
Hassan added that the main objective is to support farmers and rural families in their agricultural and marketing endeavors and to ensure the provision of the latest technologies to help officers and farmers, as indicated in the statement.
This initiative reflects the FAO’s commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture, while the Ministry of Agriculture demonstrates its eagerness to strengthen the sector, the statement mentioned.
By harnessing the power of digital innovation, FAO and the Iraqi Agriculture Ministry are paving the way for a more flexible, inclusive and prosperous agricultural future in Iraq, the statement added.