Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS The growth in Turkey’s animal feed industry is very interesting, rising approximately 8 percent per year with production up from 13 MMT in 2011 to 22 MMT in 2017. It is largely dependent on imports of corn, DDGS and soymeal for its requirements, which is understandable as the country’s total corn production is limited to just over 6 MMT. Feed production for all animal sectors has increased significantly and possibly the most for dairy due to government efforts to expand local dairy production. The feed industry believes that the recent growth rates will continue for the next few years, providing very good opportunities for investment in that business as well as the grain/prot...
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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Infrastructure investment due diligence
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.