Iran: Daily import of 200 tons of hot meat to the country/import will continue until the domestic market is regulated

In an interview with Isna, Alireza Peyman Pak said: Considering the country's need for red meat supply and the crises that occurred last year in the field of production, necessary plans were made to cover the production deficit through imports and, at the same time, repair the chains. Livestock production should also be done. He continued: During the last two months, with the cooperation of the Central Bank and various importers, routes were designed so that we can meet our needs by the end of this year in the form of daily imports of 300 tons of hot meat of light and heavy animals. The Deputy Minister of Jihad of Agriculture stated that currently 200 tons of red meat is imported daily, and said: About 120 tons of hot sheep meat is imported from different countries every day. Also, about 80 tons of warm veal meat entered the country in the form of live animals and goes to the slaughterhouses of Sistan and Baluchistan province. He stated: In fact, due to the increase in demand in ...