On The Land
21 March, 2026
AgForce joins chorus of concern
AGFORCE has joined the chorus of concern over fuel and fertiliser supply, with disruptions already affecting farmers’ access to the critical inputs needed to keep farm operations running.
According to the national organisation, while fuel imports into Australia are continuing at this stage, panic buying is placing pressure on local supply, with some fuel stations already running dry in some areas of the country while some distributors are cancelling farmers’ orders.
AgForce general president Shane McCarthy said the situation highlighted how quickly Australia’s fuel supplies could come under pressure.
“Farmers and representative organisations like AgForce have been warning for some time that Australia’s reliance on imported fuel and fertiliser leaves us vulnerable,” he said.
“If we run short of fuel or fertiliser, it has serious implications not just for farmers but for Australia’s food supply.
“This situation highlights the importance of strengthening Australia’s fuel reserves and reconsidering domestic manufacturing capacity to support our long-term food security.”
Mr McCarthy said AgForce had been raising farmers’ concerns with the National Farmers’ Federation and government representatives to ensure agriculture has reliable access to diesel and other critical inputs.
