Diesel, Fertiliser, and Farming Economics — What’s Driving Costs Right Now?

Ag in Conversation · Oct 8, 2026 · 35m

141 | Emily and Myfanwy cover a packed farm news update, from record red meat export returns and PAMU’s profit surge to the political noise around freshwater rules. The main deep dive looks at why diesel and fertiliser costs are climbing together, how Middle East supply disruptions are rippling through global markets, and what farmers can do to reduce input pressure.

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