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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Wheat Despite drought in Argentina that came during the early phases of the wheat crop, rains appeared during the critical yield-defining periods and boosted yield potential. Consequently, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange increased its crop estimate from 19.2 to 19.8 MMT for MY 2021/22. Almost all of Argentina’s agricultural area experienced high temperatures (close to 40°C) in the past few days. The combination of dry soil and high temperatures might have caused the wheat crop to stop filling grain early, which may lower yields. Currently, crop and soil moisture conditions vary between plots and each farmer is analyzing whether yields will be affected. WPI does not expect significant yield reductions but that can only be confi...

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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.

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