Possible diesel price hike adds to planting season cost concerns

Farmer's WeeklyCobus du Plessis · 16 October 2026 at 17:00

Diesel prices could rise again in November, adding further pressure on farmers and their transport providers. An October comparison shows what a potential increase would mean for a 1 000ha maize farm.
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