Vertical Energy Temasek Holdings and Bayer announced an investment in vertical agriculture in Singapore. It should be noted that their focus is on producing and marketing seeds and not actual production. Vertical agriculture promises an escape from the variable of weather, but the addition of the problem of energy cost to produce artificial light. The latter had gotten better but remains a high cost nonetheless, which is why even under an optimistic growth scenario, Allied Market Research data indicates that vertical agriculture will represent just 0.24 percent of the industry in 2026. Good News Former head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Jacques Attali notes that serious news organizations give priority to...
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From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.