South African grain farmers warn diesel and fertilizer shock may curb wheat and corn output
South African farmers say the diesel and fertilizer shock linked to the Hormuz disruption is raising costs ahead of wheat planting and corn harvesting.
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South African farmers say the diesel and fertilizer shock linked to the Hormuz disruption is raising costs ahead of wheat planting and corn harvesting.
Nigeria’s food import spending increased sharply in 2025, but affordability constraints and structural costs continue to deepen food insecurity.
Farm and freight groups in Australia say diesel cost spikes are about to flow through to retail food prices, starting with dairy.
Turkey’s farm economy faces new fertilizer supply risks via Hormuz while still absorbing last year’s climate and cost shock.
New weight limits on 26 Water Corporation bridges in South West Western Australia are increasing detour and cost risks for milk, cattle, fertilizer and fuel movements.
Farmers in western New South Wales report diesel delays on top of drought stress, constraining feed and water logistics for livestock.
Flood damage and elevated fuel and fertilizer costs in Queensland are increasing the probability of produce gaps and higher consumer prices.
An unusually warm, rain-deficient winter in Kashmir has delayed apple planting, cut nursery sales, and increased production risks for coming seasons.
Container-shipping disruption linked to Middle East conflict has cut off key export routes for Western Australia’s carrot industry, raising multimillion-dollar loss risks.