Jump in grain imports as Iran faces severe drought

Imports of feed ingredient by the Islamic Republic of Iran have jumped this year as a prolonged drought hits domestic wheat and barley harvests.

August 23, 2024

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Imports of feed ingredient by the Islamic Republic of Iran have jumped this year as a prolonged drought hits domestic wheat and barley harvests.

Latest figures from Iran put national output of livestock feeds at 11 million metric tons (mmt).

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