Livestock Live Pig Price Crosses Rmb 30/Kg Threshold Over the course of the holiday celebrations, China’s hog price jumped to an official all-time record (RMB 30.79/kg; 4.36/kg or RMB 13.97/lb; $1.98/lb.). This translated into an increase of RMB 3.64/kg ($.51/kg) or RMB 1.65/lb. ($.23/lb.) since mid-September. The sharp increase has hit the pocketbook of China’s households in a significant way and is pushing consumers toward other meat, seafood, and even non-meat options for their protein sources. According to recent data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics, consumer spending on pork as a share of food expenditures has been falling since early summer to about 15 percent as of September. Normally, pork...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.