No Cooperation at Forum Apparently, USDA's September WASDE report was not sufficiently comforting on food prices. France has sent notice of a "Rapid Response Forum" meeting to be held on 16 October, which publicity-wise also happens to be United Nations World Food Day. The French government has made public several goals, including a temporary halt in biofuel production and the creation of a global grain reserve. Europe's recent shift away from ambitious biofuel production from food crops might get sympathy from the State Department, but Paris is unlikely to get much cooperation from ethanol's biggest cheerleader, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Additionally, large fiscal deficits and expensive grain makes the creation of a grain reserve seem...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
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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...
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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.