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Shafaq News-
Baghdad
Iraqi markets are
witnessing abundant supplies of locally produced fish this season, particularly
the Qattan, Binni, and Shabout species, the Agriculture Ministry announced on
Sunday.
According to the
ministry, the increase is the result of ongoing efforts to preserve Iraq’s fish
resources through programs implemented by the Animal Resources Department to
breed native species at government hatcheries and release them into rivers and
other water bodies. The initiative aims to strengthen national fish stocks while
preserving native Iraqi species and ensuring their sustainability.
The Animal
Resources Department’s hatcheries produced more than 1.54 million native Iraqi
fish during the 2023–2025 seasons to increase domestic production, support
national fish stocks, and improve the country’s food security.
In June, Iraq launched fish exports to global markets for
the first time. Agriculture Minister Abdul Rahim Al-Shammari said the move
marks the beginning of broader efforts to boost agricultural production, assist
fish farmers, and boost the national economy.