Russian Grain Markets: 5-9 August 2019 Domestic prices moved in different directions: rising in regions where they had decreased too much the week before and dropping in those that started quoting for 2019 production. Meanwhile, there was little change in other regions. The fact that harvesting is progressing with problems because of adverse weather conditions in some regions adds to the changing trends in price development. On the export market, the average price for wheat (12.5 percent protein) was unchanged at $196/MT FOB Black Sea, while purchase prices were within RUB 11,400-11,500/MT CPT-port Black Sea. The average price for feed barley increased to $178/MT FOB Black Sea, but the average purchase price fell to RUB 9,700/MT CPT-port...
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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.