Regional News The current 7-day forecast for Europe favors widespread rainfall across the western and southeast regions, with heavy rain forecast for Italy and the Balkans. A high-pressure ridge exists over western and southern Russia that will prevent meaningful rainfall from developing over this region. Temperatures are expected to remain cool in western Europe for the coming week while eastern Europe and southern Russia will see above-average warmth. The weather outlook is favorable for winter crop development in Europe while Russia’s winter crops remain under duress. Notably, Russian crops faced extreme cold weather last week with no snow cover, accelerating concerns about crop conditions and 2021 yield potential. Ru...
From WPI Consulting
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.