The global agricultural industry is uniquely positioned to meet the demand of the world’s growing population. This demand is being driven by a growing middle class with a greater appetite for protein and better quality food. Besides, increasing consumer awareness of the food and fibre the world is consuming is encouraging changes in diet and purchasing decisions. To take benefit of these opportunities, producers, accumulators and processors must continue to manage the variables of weather, commodity prices, availability of capital and moving exchange rates. Affected systems also must face emerging challenges such as animal welfare, climate change, biodiversity and sustainable practices.