Capacity-Building to Expand Artificial Insemination Services to Buffalo Herds in Iraq - TCP/IRQ/3601
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Livestock production in Iraq has great potential to address employment and food security challenges In addition, it provides animal source foods that are essential for the health and wellbeing of the population Among livestock subsectors in the country, that of the buffalo dairy has a unique role in enhancing food security, creating sustainable employment and generating income along value chains in rural and urban areas The national herd of buffalo in Iraq is estimated at 300 000 heads in seven governorates Baghdad, Messan Thiqar Dewania Ninawa, Karkuik and Salah eldine In terms of labour women play a major role in the production, processing and marketing of buffalo dairy products The aim of the project was to raise the potential for domestic food production, and create jobs and income generating livestock activities Indirectly, the project would also contribute to other goals such as upgrading relevant enterprise capacity, creating viable and sustainable activities, improving productivity, and strengthening service capability.