Egypt's GASC purchased 60,000 MT of French wheat last week at $189.20 CNF after receiving seven offers in total. The fact that the GASC preferred to buy just one cargo may indicate its import program has reached a certain status. Milling Wheat The Black Sea market was supported last week by the firmer ruble and hryvnia as well as the higher MATIF futures. Conditions in Ukraine and southern Russia are favorable for winter wheat development. The winterkill ratio in both countries is smaller than usual, and the soil moisture is generally adequate for this time of the year. The weather forecast is calling for frequent rainfall in Ukraine, but southern Russia is expecting only a few rains for the next two weeks.Ethiopia was in the market last...
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We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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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.