Livestock Export Banned

Due to a rise in slaughtered and live sheep prices in the domestic market, the Agriculture Ministry has banned livestock exports as of Wednesday, the head of Exports Confederation with Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture announced.
Mohammad Lahouti added that this is not the first time such a measure has been taken, adding that he believes such policies are erroneous.
“The market cannot be controlled by placing limitations or bans on trade. To have a balanced market, we need to allow imports and create a competitive atmosphere,” he was quoted as saying by ILNA.