Regional News Southern Germany and parts of France and Italy will receive favorable precipitation this week, as will Bulgaria and Romania. The latter countries will benefit greatly from the rainfall as it will offer a reprieve from mild drought conditions. The 10-14-day forecast offers heavier rains for the UK, France, and Germany but only modest amounts for Southeast Europe. Favorable snowfall is expected across southern Russia this week that will aid the winter wheat crop. The 10-14-day forecast remains dry for Ukraine and Russia. Overall, the Russian winter wheat crop is in better shape than last year, with 4 percent rated in “bad” condition, versus 8 percent in 2019. Generally poor weather in Romania has prompted the...
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.