food insecurity

Sanctions must be neutralized, and the first step in foreign relations should be taken toward neighbors

Sanctions must be neutralized, and the first step in foreign relations should be taken toward neighbors

PEJOURNAL - We have approached Mr. "Rostam Ghasemi" to ask questions to review the various dimensions of his personality, record and plans as someone who considers himself qualified to accept the responsibility of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The details of this conversation are as follows: I think since you have talked less with the media so far, it is better to have a brief introduction of yourself first. In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. I have been working for a long time in the field of construction in different parts of Iran as…
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The next subprime crisis could be in food

The next subprime crisis could be in food

BY: Rana Foroohar PEJOURNAL - Of all the many problems caused by Covid-19, three of the most visible have been food insecurity, the demise of small businesses and asset market volatility. All of those things might be poised to get worse, thanks to an unexpected but important financial shift. Big banks, including ABN Amro, ING and BNP Paribas, are either pulling out of commodity trade financing or scaling it back. This will leave a funding hole for some farmers, agricultural producers and distributors, as well as grocery chains and other small and medium-sized companies that represent crucial parts of the…
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