Unseasonal precipitation across much of India is impacting many crops, particularly wheat, fruits and vegetables. In turn, that is expected to continue affecting spot prices as well as rural demand for other items. Unseasonal Rains Could Lead to Higher Food Prices and Affect Rural Demand The unseasonal rains are not over yet with widespread precipitation across northern, western and central parts of India during the second week of March, most notably in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. There was also snowfall in parts of Jammu, Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh that could impact food grain production, particularly wheat in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Meanwhile, fruits like apples, cherries, pears and grapes have suffered losses f...
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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.