Jamie GrayBusiness Reporter·NZ Herald·20 Jul, 2026 04:58 AM3 mins to read‌New Zealand farmers look set to face higher fertiliser costs this spring. Photo / Donna RussellNew Zealand farmers look set to face higher fertiliser costs this spring. Photo / Donna RussellNew Zealand farmers face hefty increases in the price of fertiliser this spring as a result of the escalating US-Iran conflict and the war in Ukraine.The Middle East plays a big role in the global fertiliser market because of its supply of natural gas and mineral resources.

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