Specific experience and publications
of the Company's Directors:
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Economic impact
assessment of the way in which the EU novel foods regulatory approval
procedures affect the EU food sector
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Global impact of biotech
crops: socio-economic and environmental effects in the first ten years
of commercial use
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Bt maize crops delivering health, wealth and environmental benefits in
Europe
- European arable crop profit margins
2006-07 (2007). Forthcoming publication covering crop profitability in
25 European countries
- the likely impact of adopting GM cost
reducing technology on arable cropping profitability in Slovakia to 2012
(2006)
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Staying competitive in the global and European maize markets
- the economic and environmental impact of GM crops 1996-2004 (2005).
Published paper in 2005 AgBioforum 8,
2&3, 187-196. www.agbioforum.org
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Co-existence of GM and non GM
crop arable crops: current practice and key principles for best
management (2004). Published paper on
www.pgeconomics.co.uk
- Co-existence of GM and non GM crop
arable crops: the non GM and organic context in the EU (2004). 8th ICABR
Conference on public goods and public policy for agricultural
biotechnology, Ravello, Italy
- GM and non GM crop co-existence case
studies: maize in Spain (2003)
- GM and non GM crop co-existence case
study: the UK (2003)
- Evaluation of the soy
communication and promotion programme in Germany 1999-2002. Undertaken
for the American Soybean Association.
- Paper on the possible impact of the Mid
Term Review policy changes in the EU on US soybean interests (2003).
Undertaken for the American Soybean Association.
- Paper on the possible impact of the EU’s
new GMO labelling regulation on supply and demand of GM versus non GM
soybeans/derivatives (2003). Focused on impact on US soybean interests.
Undertaken for the American Soybean Association.
- The farm level impact of using herbicide
tolerant soybeans in Romania (2003). A study of the impact of Roundup
Ready soybean use on farm yields, costs of production, profitability and
herbicide use. Open published paper.
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The possible farm level impact of using
GM crops in the UK (2003). Research undertaken for the UK Cabinet
Office. Included an in depth international literature review GM crop
impact on arable crops, examination of the markets for GM and non GM
products, exploration of the economic issues associated with
co-existence and assessment of the possible impact of GM cost saving
technology on UK arable crop performance and profitability.
Open published report.
- GM crops in Europe: planning for the end
of the moratorium (2003). Report for sale – included an international
literature review of GM crop impact (why do farmers adopt the
technology), an examination of GM traits undergoing trials and being
prepared for marketing in the EU, a forward looking analysis of the
markets for GM and non GM crops and forecasts for the commercialisation
and penetration of GM crops in the EU.
- GM Rice: will this lead the way
for global acceptance of GM crop technology?
- European arable crop profit margins
2001-2003 (2003). Book publication covering 2003 harvest arable crop
profit margins for cereals, oilseeds, pulses, potatoes and sugar beet
grown in 16 European countries (11 EU and 5 Central Europe).
- The farm level impact of Bt maize
in Spain (2002). Published paper examining the economic impact of using bt maize on crop protection practices, yields, costs of production,
income and the environment. Open published report.
- Impact of the Mid Term Review
proposals on selective arable cropping in Europe to 2008 (2002).
Forecasting of the impact of the Mid Term Review, EU enlargement and
possible WTO changes on the main arable crops grown in France, Italy,
Germany, Spain, UK, Hungary and Poland. Focused on impact on farm income
and areas planted.
- Soymeal buying practices and
quality requirements in the EU. Based on a survey of animal feed
compounders and users in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the
UK. Focused on buying procedures and requirements, origins purchased,
quality control procedures and testing, GM versus non GM issues and
future expected requirements.
- Anti GM crop sentiment and
policies in the European Union: some economic consequences (2002).
Published paper.
- Price transmission in the UK meat
market (2001). Assessment of retail and farm level prices for beef,
lamb, pork and bacon, factors affecting price transmission and
developments since the outbreak of foot and mouth in February 2001.
Conducted for a private client.
- A practical guide to managing risk
for farmers (2001). For a private client – covering managing production,
price, financial and human resource risks and how to use tools to reduce
these risks.
- The EU animal feed sector: protein
ingredient use and implications of the ban on the use of meat and
bonemeal in the EU (2001): open
published paper in pdf form
- Soyabeans and derivatives: global
market dynamics 2001-2010 and the impact of GM technology (2001).
Publication for sale.
- The European market for rapemeal
to 2010 (2001): opportunities for adding value. Undertaken for a private
client.
- The role and use of enzymes in the
European beer and spirits market (2000). Undertaken for a private
client.
- Barley: usage and key aspects of
the value chain in the EU (2000). undertaken for a private client.
- GM & non GM feed ingredient market
dynamics and implications for the EU feed industry (2000). Published
paper.
- The EU Commission’s proposals to
reform the sugar regime: comments (2000). Comments on the proposals for
reform and implications for the regime submitted to the UK Ministry of
Agriculture.
- Market developments and drivers in
the organic food market (2000). Evidence submitted to the UK House of
Commons Select Committee report on organic farming.
- Market dynamics of markets for
genetically modified soyabeans (1999). Examined market developments in
the global market for soyabeans, soyameal and soya oil and the market
drivers for non genetically modified material relative to genetically
modified material. Undertaken for a private client.
- Economic costs and benefits of
identify preservation for crops containing genetically modified
organisms (1998/99). A private sector funded study (published in the
spring of 1999) examining the economics of segregation throughout the
food chain, undertaken in association with Professor Buckwell of Wye
College, University of London.
- Evaluation of the EU export
subsidy system for processed products (1999). Undertaken for the
European Commission’s Enterprise Directorate (in which one of PG’s
principal’s had a major input) included detailed examination of the raw
material usage and the processed product derivatives for cereals, sugar,
milk products, rice and eggs. This included examination of the markets
for and usage of flour, malt, beer, spirits, starch, sweeteners, milk
powders, both in the food and non-food usage sectors (eg, chemicals,
paper).
- Technical and commercial audit of
an ÉCLAIR funded project on cold-induced sweetening in processing
potatoes (1998). Undertaken for the European Crisp and Snack Association
and required a detailed examination of the science, intellectual
property and the market dynamics of the European Crisp and Snack market.
Several scenarios were presented on the routes for exploitation.
- Research into the biotechnological
developments impacting on wheat, oilseed rape, barley, tomato,
sunflower, soybean and peas (1998). Undertaken for a major private
sector client, this research examined the nature of biotechnological
developments (patents, field trials, commercialisation) and the main
players in respect of each of these crops.
- The commercialisation of novel
plant biotechnology traits in Europe (1997). This multi-client study
examined in detail the development and application of herbicide
tolerance in Maize, Sugar Beet and Oilseed Rape, the development of
Hybrid Oilseed Rape, High Laurate OSR, High Amylose Potatoes.
- A strategic review of the EU wheat
and maize sectors (1998). This research for a private sector company
covered the characteristics and requirements of EU users in the wheat
and maize sectors. It included consideration of the impact of policy,
market and technology influences, plus value chain aspects from farm to
retail level.
- An overview of the EU malting
barley industry (1997). This study for a private client looked at the
uses and value aspects of the malting barley usage chain in five EU
countries.
- Research into the EU calf milk
replacer market (1998). This study looked at ingredient usage in milk
replacers (animal feed), usage of EU milk replacers in the veal and
other livestock production sectors, the structure of the industry and
gave a future demand outlook.
- Economic impacts from research
into new crop biotechnology (1994). This project for the UK Ministry of
Agriculture examined the scope for commercial exploitation of MAFF
funded biotechnological research by UK industries.
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