Wheat Argentina’s wheat crop is 15.5 percent harvested and is only yielding 1.04 MT/ha. As the harvest progresses to the southern portions of the country, the average yield will increase considerably. In the northern end of Santa Fe and Cordoba, there are already respective reports of 1.4 MT/ha and 1.1 MT/ha yields while in the northern edge of the core wheat-growing area, yields are near 2.5 MT/ha. For every area, however, yields are still very low. Due to poor yields so far, the Rosario Grain Exchange lowered its crop estimate from 17 MMT to 16.7 MMT, which is in-line with the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange’s 16.8 MMT forecast. Most private firms are discussing a crop near 16.75 MMT as well. The arrival...
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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.