FERTILIZER PRICES

Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

Australian Farmers Shift to Low‑Fertiliser Crops as War Drives Costs

In the next planting season, Australian growers are leaning toward crops that need less nitrogen, such as barley, instead of high‑fertiliser staples like wheat and canola. The shift comes as the cost of urea, a key fertiliser, has jumped by about 60% since the start of the conflict in Iran. Diesel p

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