KRG Minister of Agriculture Meets FAO Representative; Increasing Olive and Honey Production Discussed

On Sunday, 29 June 2025, Begard Talabani, Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), held a meeting with Salah Al-Hajj Hassan, Iraq Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to discuss ways to enhance collaboration on joint projects and programmes.

The meeting reviewed the final preparations for laying the foundation stone of the Gene Bank agricultural project in Slemani Governorate. It also covered plans to renovate and expand vineyards and olive groves in Harmota village, Koya. Additionally, their discussions included establishing an advanced laboratory for honey registration and marketing, supporting beekeepers, developing the ministry’s nurseries, and increasing olive production.