‘Makes Covid look like a tea party’: Australian food prices could rise for the next year, farmers warn

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 50% complete by Joe HinchliffeMarch 25, 2026 at 03:00 PM
‘Makes Covid look like a tea party’: Australian food prices could rise for the next year, farmers warn

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Iran conflict could see shortages not just in fuel, but fertiliser and fossil fuel resins – used to make milk bottles Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Farmers say Australian consumers could pay more for everyday staples for the next year at least as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran. But the CEO of dairy farmer cooperative Norco, Michael Hampson, says a six to 12 month disruption to food supply is likely a best-case scenario, depending on the Strait of Hormuz reopening soon and global petrochemical supply chains beginning to stabilise. Continue reading...

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Iran conflict could see shortages not just in fuel, but fertiliser and fossil fuel resins – used to make milk bottles

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Australian consumers could pay more for everyday staples for the next year at least as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran.

prediction — Farmers70% confidence

a six to 12 month disruption to food supply is likely a best-case scenario

prediction — Michael Hampson, CEO of dairy farmer cooperative Norco60% confidence
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