Regional News With summer drawing to an end for the Northern Hemisphere, the wheat crops are largely made and the corn and oilseed crops are in their final stages. Consequently, the market is shifting its focus to estimating demand for Northern Hemisphere crops while looking at supply estimates for Southern hemisphere crops. That shift has left markets in Europe and the Black Sea quieter this week with supply-side concerns somewhat lessened. Russian exporters are continuing to diversify their markets, with wheat shipments resuming to Madagascar and corn being shipped to Israel after a five-year period without exports to either country. Ukraine is looking at a record-high grain production figure of 76 MMT for 2019/20, according to g...
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.