A shortage of diesel fuel and the rising cost of fertilizers could reduce the harvest and exports this season. Canola production in Australia in the 2026/27 marketing year could decrease to 6.2 million tons, which is 19% less than last season's figure (7.58 million tons). The decrease is due to restrictions on the supply of diesel fuel and nitrogen fertilizers, as well as a sharp increase in their cost. This is stated in a report by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As noted in the document, the military conflict in the Middle East and the resulting disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have had a significant negative impact on Australia's oilseed sector, particularly on canola producers. At the time of the sowing campaign, diesel fuel was being supplied with delays, and its cost approximately doubled. A similar trend is observed in the market for nitrogen fertilizers, the prices of which have also more than ...