India's Milk Plan Approved for Action India is the world's largest milk producer. The country's production in 2010/11 was an estimated 116.5 MMT, according to the government of India (GOI), which is about 16 percent of world milk production. While demand for the product is estimated to grow at 5-6 percent per year in India, supply is increasing at a slower rate of 3.5 percent. This has led to a gap in supply and demand, leading to higher prices and a government ban on milk and milk products.Due to good rainfall, the flush season (October–March) is expected to be good. Production has suffered in the last three seasons, which has led to lower procurement and an increase in prices. There could be surplus supply during the flush period this...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.