There are many food insecure countries, According to the Economist’s Global Food Security Index most reside in Africa, but there are others around the world. Measures things like availability, affordability, quality and safety, Jordan scores 47th out of 113 countries ranked. The country must import 95 percent of its needs in staple crops like wheat and barley. Jordan has just struck one of the more unique approaches to the problem. It will plant these two crops in Algeria for shipment back to Jordan. Jordan is one of the smallest economies in the MENA region, but it is considered to be upper middle income. It scores high on the Human Development Index and has invested heavily in education. By wisely using its development assistance f...
What You Need to Know Today: CBOT markets pared Monday’s sharp losses as traders booked short profits and adjusted positions ahead of the Grain Stocks report that USDA will release Wednesday afternoon. The 7-day QPF forecast from NOAA now shows heavy rain across the central and western C...
Key Takeaways: Comparative advantage encourages countries to specialize in goods they can produce at a lower opportunity cost and rely on trade for others. Differences in climate, land, infrastructure, and technology help determine where agricultural commodities can be produced most efficientl...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Iran is reported to have completed its rail link from the border with Afghanistan to the Iranian port of Chabahar on the Gulf of Oman — the link is expected to be fully operational in early 2027. This will be Afghanistan&rsq...
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.