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AgForce president Shane McCarthy (Photo: AgForce)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 11, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

AgForce has expressed concerns about the impact the Middle East conflict is having on global fuel and fertiliser supplies, with disruptions already affecting farmers.<\/p>\n

While fuel imports into Australia were continuing at this stage, panic buying was placing pressure on local supplies, with some fuel stations already running dry.<\/p>\n

Independent suppliers were facing tighter supplies, and in some cases regional fuel stations had either run out of fuel or introduced restrictions, while some distributors were cancelling farmers\u2019 orders.<\/p>\n

AgForce grains president Brendan Taylor said producers were facing the fuel challenges at a critical time in the farming calendar.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith farmers across the State either harvesting summer crops or preparing for winter planting, we\u2019re in a period of high demand for fuel and fertiliser,\u201d Mr Taylor said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFertiliser is a vital part of putting food on the table for everyday Australians. Without it, crops either aren\u2019t planted or yields are significantly reduced, which ultimately means less food reaching supermarket shelves.\u201d<\/p>\n

AgForce general president Shane McCarthy said the situation highlighted how quickly Australia\u2019s fuel supplies could come under pressure.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is stunning how fast fuel security has become an issue, especially in regions where the food and fibre for the nation is grown,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the tractors and the trucks stop running, the shelves at the supermarket will be empty. There will also be animal welfare concerns, as trucks carrying livestock won\u2019t be able to get to their destination without fuel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr McCarthy said the agriculture industry had long raised concerns about Australia\u2019s reliance on imported agricultural inputs.<\/p>\n

\u201cFarmers and representative organisations like AgForce have been warning for some time that Australia\u2019s reliance on imported fuel and fertiliser leaves us vulnerable,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we run short of fuel or fertiliser, it has serious implications not just for farmers but for Australia\u2019s food supply.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis situation highlights the importance of strengthening Australia\u2019s fuel reserves and reconsidering domestic manufacturing capacity to support our long-term food security.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr McCarthy said AgForce had been raising farmers\u2019 concerns with the National Farmers\u2019 Federation and government representatives to ensure agriculture has reliable access to diesel and other critical inputs.<\/p>\n

He encouraged any farmers facing fuel and fertiliser shortages to contact AgForce<\/a><\/strong> so it could work with authorities and the NFF to address issues as they arise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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