Iran conflict fuels farm crisis as costs soar in South Africa
1 Jun 2026, 16:07 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/iran-conflict-fuels-farm-crisis-as-costs-soar-in-south-africa/
South African wheat farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global fuel and fertilizer markets. With diesel and fertilizer prices surging, producers warn that shrinking profits could push some farms to the brink.