Russian Grain Markets: 31 May-4 June 2021 The Russian domestic grain market showed chaotic movement due to many factors both domestic and export oriented. Factors include bullish sentiments at the beginning of the season on the global market which is unusual, as well as RUB appreciation and the export duty introduction which makes it quite uncomfortable for traders to make the right decision. In other words, if you play long and export duty changes you can become a king or run out of business. You choose. The word “floating” for the export duty means total government control on the market. It was only introduced on 2 June and it will already change today! We may see Russia playing a similar game to Argentina on export duties f...
Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.