As growers grapple with higher fertiliser, fuel and labour costs, NSW’s latest winter crop guide is urging farmers to prioritise productivity over production.
According to the 2026 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Winter Crop Variety Sowing Guide, rising input costs and market volatility require growers to think more carefully about how they invest their money on the farm.
“Rising crop input costs and continuing volatility put emphasis on making the best possible decisions,”
Profitable cropping increasingly depends on achieving higher production at a lower cost per unit of output . . .
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