MSP Raised for Key CropsIn a bid to incentivize farmers, the government of India (GOI) has announced an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for several of the 2014/15 winter-sown crops including wheat, mustard, barley, chickpeas and masoor (red lentil), etc. The crops will be marketed in the 2015/16 season.The increases, based on the Commission of Agricultural Costs and Price (CACP) recommendations, are nominal as GOI wishes to keep a tab on inflation. However, the price boost is likely to assure a remunerative price to farmers for these commodities, particularly wheat that will be purchased by GOI.Rabi planting (winter sowing) traditionally begins in October with the sowing of wheat, mustard and chickpeas as well other crops. Also...
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...
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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.