The government of India (GOI) is taking certain steps to help the domestic sugar industry with its surplus supply. Production continues to far exceed local demand as sugarcane is a sturdy crop that can withstand water stress, which is an issue with the deficient monsoon. Receding Monsoon's Rain No Respite from Drought Drought is taking its toll on the rural economy with household incomes in that segment likely to drop even though there is hope that India's 2015/16 gross domestic product (GDP) will show 7 percent growth. The rural areas' overall household consumption growth in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) was more than twice as much as in urban sections during the January-June 2015 period. However, the agricultural situation looks ble...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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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.