This largely derives from the experience and knowledge of the directors of
PG Economics:
Graham Brookes
An economist by training, he has 23 years experience of providing economic
& market analysis & consulting services to both private and public sector
customers. Graham has in-depth knowledge of the markets and supply chain
developments in many sectors including cereals, oilseeds, rice, sugar,
dairy, wine, potatoes, meat and processed product derivatives (including
starch, flour, animal feed, oils, meals/proteins, beer and alcoholic
spirits). He has considerable experience and understanding of farm
economics and competitiveness, policy issues and impact on markets,
especially relating to European Community Agricultural/Rural policy and
the WTO. He is also a specialist in assessing relative competitiveness and
the economic and environmental impact of new technology, such as the genetic modification of
crops.
Peter Barfoot
An agricultural economist with 22 years experience in the agricultural
biotechnology industry and in consultancy. Peter worked at the
Agricultural Genetics Company for 12 years in project management, business
planning and development. He has a good understanding of technology and
its application in agricultural and food markets. He has written and
completed many market research projects on the market development and
exploitation of agricultural biotechnology.
