As the war on Iran continues to lock down the Strait of Hormuz, American farmers are battling a familiar nightmare of high fuel and fertilizer costs, mirroring the crisis here at home.

Farmers bitterly disappointed the federal government has failed to offer specific assistance to agriculture in light of the fuel and fertilizer crisis.

Grape growers across the Sunraysia region in north west Victoria are facing significant challenges after heavy rainfall at the start of the month led to splitting and rot in crops.

Let's take a look at how cattle producers are rethinking their trading strategies, to offset the rising cost of diesel.