Researchers at Saudi Arabia’s KAUST University announced that they have identified a gene in barley that may increase yields in crops subjected to certain conditions. It was found in a variety that grows in northwest Iraq and produces a 30 percent higher yield under such circumstances. Regional Updates MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS The Eid Al Adha religious holiday begins in the Middle East on 11 September, and it will extend until the 16th of the month in many countries with banks, government offices and most businesses closed during this time. However, the official holiday period does vary between countries.Jordan reports that it has 1 MMT in wheat reserves after its most recent tender and that those stocks will be sufficient for...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.