New figures warn farm input costs are expected to rise higher than inflation in 2026. 

The annual consumer price index currently sits at 3.8% but fertiliser costs are expected to rise 6%,  and fodder is up 15%.

ABARES says farmers are also receiving more for their produce.

Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Acting Assistant Secretary Kurt Hockey on what the figures mean.

New figures warn farm input costs are expected to rise higher than inflation in 2026.&nbsp;
The annual consumer price index currently sits at 3.8% but fertiliser costs are expected to rise 6%, &nbsp;and fodder is up 15%.
ABARES says farmers are also receiving more for their produce.
Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Acting Assistant Secretary Kurt Hockey on what the figures mean.

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Farm input costs expected to outpace inflation in 2026

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In today's National Rural News: More support for farmers grappling with fires, collapsed agriculture business directors banned, work to diversify Australia's export markets -- plus the latest from the markets and more.
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast&nbsp;

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The federal government is building on its commitment to diversify Australia's export markets. 

The 50 million dollar Trade Diversification Network brings together a range of primary industries and government.

Australian Grape and Wine is one of the 40 industry bodies involved. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Lee McLean about how the program will bolster our exports. 

The federal government is building on its commitment to diversify Australia's export markets.&nbsp;
The 50 million dollar Trade Diversification Network brings together a range of primary industries and government.
Australian Grape and Wine is one of the 40 industry bodies involved.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Lee McLean about how the program will bolster our exports.&nbsp;

The wine industry welcomes work to diversify Australia's export markets

The dairy industry says any free trade agreement with the European Union needs to protect the local industry. 

The Australian Dairy Industry Council warns a trade deal may result in overseas dairy products flooding the supermarket shelves at the expense of domestic produce. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chairman Ben Bennett about dairy farmers concerns.

The dairy industry says any free trade agreement with the European Union needs to protect the local industry.&nbsp;
The Australian Dairy Industry Council warns a trade deal may result in overseas dairy products flooding the supermarket shelves at the expense of domestic produce.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chairman Ben Bennett about dairy farmers concerns.

Farm input costs expected to outpace inflation in 2026

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