FAO and Iraqi Government Partners Advance Climate-Smart Solutions in Najaf

Country: Iraq Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. Najaf, Iraq – 15 June 2026 As climate change and water scarcity continue to challenge rice production in Iraq, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and government partners convened in Najaf to put into action measures for expanding mechanized rice transplanting as a practical solution to improve water-use efficiency, strengthen farmers' resilience, reduce environmental risks