Middle East conflict drives surge in farming costs

Agricultural economists see cost pressures brewing up for the agricultural sector due to the impact of the war in the Middle East.

Fertilizer and logistics costs, in particular, are expected to disrupt the industry, especially those farmers operating with high debt levels, with planning made even more difficult in a highly uncertain environment where key input costs are subject to significant volatility.

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