Agricultural input costs rise sharply to 7.8%

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 07:18 · Archive

Agricultural input inflation reached 7.8% in the year to September 2026, up from 7.2% in August.

Agricultural input inflation, known as 'agflation', has accelerated significantly. The Andersons Centre reports that the rate reached 7.8% in the year to September 2026, up from 7.2% in August and 1.7% in January, showing a marked increase in the cost pressures facing farmers.

The rapid rise in input costs has occurred over the course of 2026, with the inflation rate more than quadrupling from its January level. These mounting costs for seeds, feed, fuel and other farming inputs are putting increased pressure on agricultural businesses.

Agricultural input costs rise sharply to 7.8% — Image: South Wales Guardian

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Agflation running at 7.8pc as input costs continue to riseSouth Wales Guardian · 6 Oct, 05:57
Agflation running at 7.8pc as input costs continue to riseTivyside Advertiser · 6 Oct, 05:57

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