The Russian Grain Union announced that spring planting costs will rise at least 40 percent compared to 2014 because of certain other increasing expenses. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 9-13 February 2015 During the week in review, domestic wheat prices dropped as other grains prices slightly increased. GEOGRAPHICALLY: 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in Central (-$2.30/MT), Black Soil and the South (-$0.30-0.50/MT), Volga Valley (-$3.30/MT), Ural (-$2/MT) and Siberia (-$0.20/MT).4th grade soft milling wheat prices also went down in Central, the South and Black Soil (-$1-1.50/MT) as well as in Volga Valley and Ural (-$2/MT). They slightly increased in Siberia (+$0.20/MT).5th grade feed wheat prices declined in Central...
What You Need to Know Today: Oil prices surged today following reports of tanker attacks off the coast of Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels and renewed U.S. threats to escalate military strikes against Iran, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Brent crud...
Key Takeaways: The latest UN data shows solid progress reducing global hunger and food insecurity. The geography of hunger-affected people has shifted substantially, however, and Africa is now the most affected region. To understand why hunger patterns have shifted and what policy option...
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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.