Inflation remains biggest challenge for 2024

Rising costs and uncertainty will continue to challenge farm businesses in 2024

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 3 min read
Inflation remains biggest challenge for 2024

Cumulative inflation of more than 30 per cent in agricultural inputs since 2019, the impact of the cost-of-living on consumer demand and policy uncertainty will challenge the long-term resilience in farming...

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