For over a century, Iraq especially Kurdistan has relied almost exclusively on oil as its primary economic resource, leaving agriculture neglected despite the region’s rich environmental potential. Recognizing this gap, Dr. Laylan H. Fadladeen, a specialist in plant tissue culture at the University of Duhok, envisioned a revolutionary approach to modernize Kurdistan’s agriculture. She brought together a team of highly skilled academic women, each with expertise in scientific research and technical innovation, to launch a groundbreaking agricultural project. Their goal? To transform local farming through cutting-edge agricultural sciences.