Wheat .... Fuel, and diesel, price rises will be a major factor in this new season, says Rabobank. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Wheat growers to bear brunt of shortfall in 2026-27 winter grain crop production

Wheat growers are expected to bear the brunt of a five-year record low in winter grain planting this season. Rising fuel costs and mixed weather have been identified as major causes, global agribanker Rabobank says in its latest winter crop

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