MP calls government to support agriculture sector

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The secretary of the agriculture and water committee, Itab al-Duri, warned the government from neglecting the agricultural sector and depending totally on Oil revenues to support national income.

She mentioned in statement received by IraqiNews.com on Sunday ”The agriculture is the most useful source for national income since most of the countries depend on agriculture as a basic income to promote its economy.”

“Iraq is considered the most convenient country for agriculture because of its fertile territories and distinctive farmers and thus supporting agriculture sector will promote Iraq economy and will provide strategic food reserves that satisfy Iraqi needs rather than being dependent on any other country,” she added. \