Russian Grain Markets: 10-14 October 2022 Winter Crop Planting Russian winter crop planting is still behind schedule and may be the lowest in the last five years. Weather is the biggest limiting factor for Russia this fall. Expected acreage of winter crops may be as low as 16.5 Mha dropping by half a million hectares. However, if Russia adds 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory which is now occupied and planting is finished, the situation may balance out. Winter crops in Russia and Russian controlled territories will be within the average for the past several years. A year ago, Russia planted 17 Mha of winter crops. The current planting pace is the slowest since 2013. Grain Exports Update Russian Grain Union forecasts the 2022 grain...
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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.