Livestock Downward Price Pressure to Remain Firm Through Q2 According to the latest official survey data from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), the reproductive sow stock totaled 42.84 million head at the end of April. That represents a decline of about 215,000 head or 0.5 percent from March. It also marked the fourth consecutive months of decreases since the start of 2023. Despite the downward trend, however, the reproductive sow population remains well above the officially recognized target of 41 million head, which is seen as ideal for market balance. At a press conference this week, MARA’s Chief Agronomist stated that the national average live domestic hog price will continue to remain weak f...
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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.