Wheat Argentina’s wheat harvest continues at high speed with 12 percent harvested this week. The total has now reached 45 percent of the planted area. Surprises are coming from the nucleus regions with yields above estimates, bringing an additional 430,000 MT to the area. Per Rosario Stock Exchange, the estimated volume for the nucleus region increased from 7.1 to 7.53 MMT - an all-time high. The primary reason for the yield increase is higher fertilizer application this year. So far, official crop estimates are still between 20.3-20.4 MMT, but WPI suspects the final crop will be bigger, likely near 21.2 MMT. The south of the Buenos Aires province hasn’t started harvesting yet, but the crop looks fine and average yields...
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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.