The Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported that 10.73 MMT of grain were exported as of 24 September 2014 and from the beginning of MY 2014/15 (26.6 percent more than during the same period in MY 2013/14). Russian Grain Markets Harvest Update According to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, 96.1 MMT of grains and leguminous crops were harvested from 38 million hectares (81.4 percent of the target) as of 29 September. Included were 57.8 MMT of wheat (2.74 MT/hectare), 20.3 MMT of barley (2.4 MT/hectare) and 4.3 MMT of corn (4.9 MT/hectare). Also produced were 5 MMT of sunflower seed from 3.2 million hectares (1.58 MT/hectare) and 918,100 MT of soybeans from 693,100 hectares (1.32 MT/hectare). Market Trends: 22-26 September 2014 GEOGRA...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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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.