An increase in the MSP for pulses incentivized farmers to expand their plantings, and 2016/17 production is projected at a record 22.4 MMT. However, those farmers and GOI are now finding there are some repercussions. Effect of Higher Sugarcane FRP on Sugar Prices As India’s sugarcane farmers prepare to plant crops, the government of India (GO)I has provided an incentive. It has increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane 10.869 percent to Rs.2,550 ($39.23)/MT for 2017/18 (October-September) from Rs.2,300 ($35.384)/MT in 2016/17. This price will apply if the sugar recovery is 9.5 percent, and farmers will receive an additional Rs.28.60/MT for every 0.1 percent increase. If recovery is 10 percent, the FRP will be Rs.2,693 (...
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...
Inflation is back in the driver’s seat, and agriculture is getting pulled in two directions. A stronger dollar is pressuring grains despite fresh Chinese buying, while renewed Middle East attacks lift crude oil. Higher energy prices can support commodities, but they also raise expenses an...
From WPI Consulting
Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.