Kyiv, Ukraine News Conference - May 11, 2022

 

United States analyst and investigator Andy Martin, who has a background in agricultural economics, will hold a Kyiv, Ukraine news conference Wednesday, May 11 to issue his initial prediction and analysis for Ukrainian grain production in the 2022 growing season. Andy predicts Ukrainian farmers will generally produce adequate resources. Contrarian Commentary is monitoring grain production because of its direct impact on world food supplies and indirect impact on the military situation. Andy is also a New Hampshire, US Republican U. S. Senate candidate.

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NEWS CONFERENCE DETAILS:

Where: Sidewalk in front of the Intercontinental Hotel, Kyiv.

When: May 11, 2022

Time: 3:00 P.M.

Disclaimer: Andy’s presence in front of the Intercontinental does not imply any connection to or endorsement from the hotel (although he endorses Intercontinental Hotels as his favorite places to stay)

(Kyiv, Ukraine)(May 10, 2022) “At the start of 2022, Ukraine was not on anyone’s economic radar,” says Andy Martin. “Today, Putin’s War is having a disruptive impact on the world economy. While we continue our traditional specialties, military and intelligence analysis, we feel economic disruption is a serious factor that must be added to the mix.

“Ironically, my background in agricultural economics mirrors Ukraine's food production. At the University of Illinois, I studied intensive cultivation. I never sat on a tractor or wore overalls, but I was also an investor in Illinois farm land. Ukraine’s agriculture is similar to the Illinois model.

“Obviously, weather predictions at this point are sketchy for the growing season. Production in the east and south is impeded by the war; but the parameters of combat are quickly changing. So we are in a position to make a series of rough initial estimates to guide policy makers in the UK, Europe and the United States. I am here in Ukraine, so I am on the scene.

“The actual export markets are still too tenuous to predict.

“While farming is not known as the world's oldest profession, agriculture has been around a very long time. Farmers are resourceful. In my New Hampshire, for example, farmers are already substituting ‘sludge,’ treated waste products, in place of more expensive fertilizer. Farmers everywhere are masters of substitution and improvisation.

“There are obviously many sources of farm production information. But among the critical factors we are analyzing in Ukraine, I wanted to see the land –the soil- for myself.

“We are on the ground where it counts.

“In any event, you need a starting point, a debating point if you will, to develop a matrix of information about Ukraine's potential output in 2022. We will continue to be in close contact with our sources.

“From London, the view appears pessimistic. In Washington, I am not sure they are paying attention to corn and wheat right now. But the politics is inescapable, which is where my political experience comes in. Will Russia be allowed to export grain? Will India buy ‘scab’ grain the same way it is buying scab oil? Will there be an embargo? Sanctions? We are on the cutting edge of gaming these issues. In the fight for freedom in Ukraine, food will be an essential weapon,” Andy will state.

“Finally, as a purely speculative and intellectual proposition, because there was and is no rational explanation for Putin’s War, did Putin intend a gruesome form of economic warfare, seeking to damage Ukraine, a growing competitor? Interestingly, all of Putin’s damage to date is in areas vital to Ukraine’s agricultural economy.”

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ANDY MARTIN - A BRIEF BIO:

Andy Martin is a legendary New Hampshire, United States-based muckraker, author, Internet columnist, talk television pioneer, radio talk show host, broadcaster and media critic. With over fifty (50) years of background in radio and television and with decades of intelligence, investigative and analytical experience in Washington, the USA and around the world, Andy provides insight on politics, foreign policy, military and intelligence matters. For a full bio, go to: www.AndyMartin.com. See also www.FirstRespondersOnline.us; www.BoycottABC.com/executive_director.htm

Andy holds both Economics and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Illinois and is a former adjunct professor of law at the City University of New York (LaGuardia CC, Bronx CC).

He is the author of “Obama: The Man Behind the Mask” [www.OrangeStatePress.com] and produced the Internet film “Obama: The Hawaii’ Years” [www.BoycottHawaii.com]. Andy is the Executive Editor and publisher of the “Internet Powerhouse,” blogging at www.contrariancommentary.wordpress.com and www.ContrarianCommentary.com.

Andy’s family immigrated to Manchester, New Hampshire over 100 years ago; today he is New Hampshire’s leading corruption fighter and Republican Party reformer.

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