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Farmers’ Crisis Hits Your Grocery Bill | Durham News
Farmers are in crisis as soaring diesel and fertilizer costs—up 46% and 47% respectively—threaten their ability to grow food, with 70% unable to afford essential supplies. Global shipping disruptions, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, are driving these spikes, and the ripple effect means higher grocery bills for you. With fertilizer making up half the cost of crops like corn and wheat, farmers are paying more—and that’s already being passed on. Government forecasts now predict food inflation will peak at 3.2%, and even if global issues ease, prices will stay elevated for months as…
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