Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Turkey reportedly rejected a shipment of 57,000 MT of Indian durum wheat after failing to meet phytosanitary requirements. The wheat is being returned to India. Indian exporters and buyers of Indian wheat are now more concerned about the quality of wheat shipments. Bangladesh is the largest importer of Indian wheat and has reported no quality problems. Algeria’s Ag ministry forecasts that wheat production will reach 3.2 MMT this year up from last year’s drought affected total of 2 MMT. The ministry adds that wheat reserves will cover consumption for up to 10 months. Yemen needs wheat supplies of about 4 MMT this year and has reserves of about t...
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.