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80. Agricultural price index: Farm input costs rise driven by fertiliser

Published on March 4th, 2026

The Agricultural Price Index (API) reflects the change in the price farmers have paid for goods and services. After the volatility seen in 2022, prices have been more stable over the last few years.

In the 12 months to November 2025, the overall API for agricultural inputs increased by 2.4%.

In previous years, volatility around the world caused input costs to soar, weighing heavily on farmer confidence and farm profitability.