Regional News Kazakhstan’s ban on feedstuffs including oats, rye and hay begins today, as announced in the 12 August 2021 order by the deputy Minister of Agriculture. The ban is in effect through 23 February 2022. Milling Wheat World physical wheat markets are mixed to start the week with the recent declines in Chicago and Paris wheat futures pressuring some markets. Black Sea offers continue to strengthen due to tightening Russian supplies amid worsening drought, declining spring wheat yields, and slow farmer selling in the country. Demand has recently become the key driver of EU wheat prices, with Romania’s recent competitiveness in international tenders supporting the EU market. French and German FOB offe...
From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.