Shaqlawa, North Erbil – August 2024 – Mr. Andrew Bizley, Consul General of the United Kingdom in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, recently paid a significant field visit to the Rasun Poultry Grandparents Project. During his visit, Mr. Bizley was warmly received by senior managers of Vano Group, the exclusive distributor of Aviagen ROSS308 in Iraq.
The visit included a detailed meeting in which Mr. Bizley and the executives of the Vano Group discussed the important role of the Rasun project in ensuring food security and sustainability in the poultry industry in Iraq. The Rasun Grandparents Project is one of the strategic pillars and backbone of the country’s poultry sector. Discussions addressed the various challenges facing the project and the poultry sector in general, including strategies to overcome these obstacles and ensure the continued success of the project.
Mr. Karwan Salah, General Manager of Vano Group, highlighted the importance of such visits, noting that they represent a significant boost for British-Iraqi business relations. He emphasized that the visit supports local poultry production and reinforces the role of Ross 308, which are crucial for the Iraqi market. Mr. Salah expressed appreciation for the General Consul’s interest, seeing it as a valuable encouragement for expanding cooperation between Vano Group and British companies.
Consul General Andrew Bizley reiterated the consulate’s commitment to supporting British companies operating in the region. He praised Vano Group for its contributions to the poultry industry, particularly the Rasun project, which plays a vital role in supplying Parentstock chicks necessary for Iraq’s poultry production. Mr. Bizley expressed admiration for the project’s impact on the local industry and assured ongoing support from the consulate to facilitate the success and development of British businesses in the region.
The Rasun Grandparents Project imports one-day-old Ross 308 grandparents from Aviagen, UK, with Vano Group serving as the exclusive distributor in Iraq. The visit underscored the importance of this partnership in meeting the growing demands of the Iraqi poultry market and enhancing local food
UK Consul General Andrew Bizley Visits Rasun Poultry Grandparents Project in Erbil
