Russian Grain Markets: 13-17 April 2020 Two factors influenced development of prices on the domestic market: sales from Public Intervention Fund were pushing prices down but active export was pushing them up. The upward factor was a little stronger. Meanwhile on the export market, milling wheat average price increased to $232/MT FOB Black Sea. Purchase prices grew to RUB 15,600-15,800/MT. Feed barley average export price grew to $183/MT FOB Black Sea; purchase price remained at RUB 11,650/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export price was stable at $178/MT FOB Black Sea, the average purchase price was also stable at RUB 11,100/MT CPT-port Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in all regions: Blac...
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Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.