AGRICULTURALTRENDSANDTRADEPOLICIES.pptVIP

John Deere Public Affairs Worlwide AGRICULTURAL TRENDS AND TRADE POLICIES Introduction Global trends in agriculture Trade policies and economic development WTO Public Forum Geneva, September 26th, 2006 INTRODUCTION – A global Company Deere facilities in the world Growing World Population Increased meat and dairy consumption Increased grain production Crops used for renewable energy Cropland Availability Exports Trade policies and AG economic development World trade agenda in the AG sector Feed the world: AG commodities should be accessible and price-affordable to consumer