Regional News German and central European cattle values are starting to decline after their recent, multi-year rally. Slaughter cow values declined this week as producers started to cull herds following seasonal patterns. Slaughter steers and heifer prices, however, were stable as supplies remain “balanced” against demand, per WPI sources. The Swedish government is building a grain reserve for the northern parts of the country to supply its population in the event of a war or armed conflict. The Ministry of Agriculture and the Minister of Civil Defense explained the plans, which will cost about $60 million and last from 2026-2028. The move comes amid a broader food stockpiling effort. Poland reported another ca...
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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.