Agricultural investment in the Kurdistan Region has increased significantly as the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) expands efforts to strengthen food security and move toward greater self-sufficiency, according to the Department of Media and Information.

Agricultural Investment Continues to Grow

The KRG's Department of Media and Information said investment in the agricultural sector has risen as part of efforts to strengthen the Region's economic infrastructure.

According to the department, agricultural investment has increased from 1.8% to 12%. Over the past year alone, investment in the sector grew by 2%, contributing to more stable management of grain production.

Agricultural Infrastructure Expands

The department said a range of projects and facilities have been developed to strengthen food security and support the agricultural sector.

According to its data, the Kurdistan Region now has 13,943 companies, 1,341 industrial factories, 30,000 greenhouses producing crops throughout the year, and 319 cold storage warehouses for preserving agricultural products.

Focus on Self-Sufficiency

The Department of Media and Information said the Kurdistan Region is accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on imported goods.

According to the department, the strategy aims to achieve self-sufficiency in essential products while ensuring a more stable future for farmers and the people of the Kurdistan Region.