Fertiliser and fuel squeeze threatens next year’s harvest
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Arable farmer Andrew Williamson in Shropshire warns fertiliser prices have surged about 50% (from ~£330 to ~£490 per tonne since July 2025) and red-diesel costs have risen similarly, heightening farm costs and threatening next year’s crops as margins shrink, with calls for fuel-price transparency as producers and consumers feel the ripple effects of energy volatility.
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