Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS Due to the risk of avian flu and increased incidences in both poultry and people, the government of Egypt has decided to enforce the 2009 law that bans the transportation or sale of live birds; only licensed slaughterhouses are allowed to transport them. The government also says that it will be inspecting poultry farms, abattoirs, village flocks and live bird markets every month. Like many countries in North Africa, the population in Egypt finds it much preferable to buy a live chicken that is then killed and cleaned on the spot. Critics of enforcement of the law say that it only benefits large poultry operations and does little to stop the spread of avian flu. In addition, some maintain...
What You Need to Know Today: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...
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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.