Regional News Ukraine’s 2021/22 total grain exports have reached 7 MMT so far, up 10 percent from the same time last year. The Taliban’s takeover of the Afghanistan government and resulting collapse of international credit/payment systems will all but certainly eliminate a 2-MMT market for Kazakhstan flour exports. A Togo-flagged cargo ship, the Sea Bird, carrying wheat from Ukraine to Tunisia hit rocks over the weekend and sank in the Agean Sea. All 16 crew members were rescued by the Greek coast guard. Milling Wheat World wheat prices are higher this week as markets react to the implications of ongoing droughts in the U.S., Canada, and Russia, combined with below-average quality in Europe&rsq...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
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...
From WPI Consulting
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.