BERLIN/POTSDAM (dpa-AFX) - According to industry associations, the agricultural sector is also feeling the impact of the Iran war: farmers are complaining about rising prices for fertilizer and diesel. In many parts of Germany, spring fieldwork began in March.
"Especially now for spring planting, the sudden price increases for diesel are particularly painful, and fertilizer prices are also skyrocketing," Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied told dpa. "These cost increases simply cannot be borne by the agricultural sector. We urgently need higher prices for our products." According to the Farmers' Association, up to one-third of annual diesel consumption is required between March and June.
Brandenburg Farmers' President: 25 percent price jump
Henrik Wendorff, president of the Brandenburg Farmers' Association, told dpa that the wholesale price for agricultural diesel has risen by 25 percent compared to the price two weeks ago. This represents an increase of about 30 euros per 100 liters.
"With the prices currently being traded in daily business, profitability cannot be achieved," Wendorff said. Not every farmer built up sufficient diesel stocks last year, as this always ties up liquidity. He also criticized the fact that diesel prices are rising at different rates across Europe.
The Iran war is causing oil, fuel, and gas prices to rise. Calls have been made for the antitrust office to intervene and regulate price fluctuations./mow/DP/zb
