FARM ONLINE | The Key input cost reductions farmers are targeting ahead of new season

Grain producer budgets are being examined as low grain prices are prompting growers to hold onto their last season's grain.

Farm Online reported that growers were looking for savings as the cost of production continues to increase and fertiliser is the first on the list according to experts.

Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Andrew Weidemann said this was a major concern and one GPA continued to prioritise in its advocacy efforts.

"We're seeing prices for inputs, in particular fertiliser, continue to rise, while grain prices have come back, it puts a squeeze on systems," Mr Weidemann said.

"There will be a lot of work done to try and minimise costs in this year's rotations, while still maintaining sufficient nutrient and weed control programs."

"We had a lot of big crops across the country, which was great, but those crops take out a lot of nutrition which will have to be replaced."

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