Market Report, "Iran Agribusiness Report Q1 2013", Published
Financial sanctions imposed to pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme are playing havoc with Iran's ability to import goods. Food price inflation is picking up, leading to a serious decrease in meat consumption. The replacement of regular trade for barter can be seen as a feasible, albeit temporary, way of circumventing sanctions to meet demand. Over the longer term, we believe that the continued investment by the government to improve infrastructure - such as the improvement of irrigation systems -...
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