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About
Brett Stuart is the other founding partner of Global AgriTrends. He was formerly employed by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) as their lead economist. In this capacity, he conducted numerous research and analysis projects in the global meat trade area as well as advising U.S. trade officials on international meat access issues. As part of these responsibilities, Mr. Stuart conducted on-the-ground meat industry research around the globe.
Prior to his work with the federation, Mr. Stuart was the Assistant Manager of Marketing for AgReserves, Inc, and was heavily involved with a variety of livestock marketing strategies.
Mr. Stuart’s specific international market research includes:
Co-authored, “The vital role of science in global policy decision-making: an analysis of past, current, and forecasted trends and issues in global red meat trade and policy”. International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Journal, 2005.
Market analysis and recommended strategies for U.S. meats in Japan, S. Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Australia, South Africa, Tunisia, and Morocco.
Business planning and research for exporting U.S. products to Europe.
Research and recommendations for revisions to the Japan gate price system for pork.
Joint planning and cooperation with Mexican meat producers to build meat consumption in Mexico.
Mr. Stuart was raised on a cattle ranch in Utah and also worked as an auditor, accountant, and controller in the agriculture industry. He was involved in committee work and was the supporting economist for the Farm Foundation’s report, “The Future of Animal Agriculture in North America” (2006).
Brett received an undergraduate degree in accounting at Utah State and an MBA from the University of Nebraska.
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Video Clips
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Topics
GLOBAL MEGATRENDS IN AGRICULTURE
A longer-term view of global agriculture and food. Can productivity feed the rising global population? And rising incomes are opening channels for new food products. Where does China fit into this equation? And, while many consumers are seeking food produced with “yield-reducing practices” (organic, antibiotic-free, etc); how can (and should) the market reconcile this dilemma. Also some advice for dealing with sustainability pressures.
GLOBAL MARKET UPDATE AND OUTLOOK (BEEF, PORK, OR POULTRY)
A scan of global trade including key drivers. Politics, economics, biology, and social preferences create a web that holds global perishable food in balance; and sometimes shifts it out of balance. Currencies, competitors, and markets are explored, including an outlook, forecasts, and a watchlist of key factors.
WHAT’S NEXT IN THE GLOBAL AGRICULTURE MARKETS
Global agriculture is seeing some big shifts globally due to shifting demographics, rising incomes, and increased specialization. Trade flows are rising but protectionist sentiment remains high. This discussion will map out future trends relation to production, consumption, social pressures (climate, animal welfare policies), and politics. A big picture view of changing global dynamics.
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Testimonials
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“There is a plethora of economists talking about the market. I often feel their focus is narrow and looking too much at just North America. I was impressed with how much I learned about why the market is acting the way it is and his arguments seemed solid or at least made sense.”
“There is a plethora of economists talking about the market. I often feel their focus is narrow and looking too much at just North America. I was impressed with how much I learned about why the market is acting the way it is and his arguments seemed solid or at least made sense.”