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Sourcing inputs locally is a cost-effective and environmentally responsible strategy, as it lowers logistics costs and overall food milage. Circular agriculture may also prove effective – for example, livestock farmers can repurpose manure to supplement fertiliser use and lower costs.
Agri input availability is prone to geological, geopolitical, and supply chain disruptions, causing severe fluctuations in price. For example, Covid-19 disrupted global supply chains, escalating fertiliser and seed costs. Similarly, the Russia-Ukraine conflict affected the supply of agri inputs like gas for fertiliser production and grain, leading to marked price increases globally.
In recent years, farmers have struggled with volatility in agri input prices and availability, ultimately affecting their ability to procure inputs affordably and in a timely manner. This has led to limited production capabilities, lower incomes, and ultimately, food shortages.
Essential agri inputs include high-quality seeds, animal feed, fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, irrigation systems, and even modern machinery for land management such as tractors. More advanced agri inputs include AI and drones to assist in precision farming. Labor and energy are also vital components.
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