Today was the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which basically praised these subgroups for their disengagement from the world. The whole exercise is contradictory, especially when it comes to food policy. Indigenously Natural Today was the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, at least according to the globalization organization called the United Nations (UN), which basically praised these subgroups for their disengagement from the world. The whole exercise is contradictory, especially when it comes to food policy. The UN’s leader praised indigenous peoples for what they can teach the world about sustainable lifestyles and living in harmony with nature. Then there was lamenting about indigenous knowledge...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
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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.