Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

Agricultural input costs have surged by over 40% in recent years, squeezing farm profit margins. Damian Mason is joined by Steve Nicholson, Global Strategist at Rabobank, to examine the complex drivers behind high fertilizer, chemical, fuel, and equipment costs. Together, they explore global supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, geopolitical risks, and the structural changes reshaping ag input pricing. This episode offers expert analysis on why costs remain elevated and what the future holds for farm economics. A must-listen for ag professionals seeking strategic insight.

Listen to more great content here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTg4XaRuYh3dLeMyCz0vfu936zhVUQaX&si=MhMMdG-KJ5Lz3mkl

The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:
- NewFields Ag | newfieldsag.com
- Redox Bio-Nutrients | redoxgrows.com
- Harvest Returns | harvestreturns.com

#farming #podcast #agribusiness #agriculture #farmlife #damianmason

Check out my work with XtremeAg:
- Cutting The Curve Podcast | https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts
- The Granary | https://www.xtremeag.farm/the-granary

Keep up with me on social media!
damianmason.com
facebook.com/DamianPMason
instagram.com/DamianPMason
twitter.com/DamianPMason
linkedin.com/in/damianmason