N.S. farmers face expensive growing season

Nova Scotia farmers are facing higher input costs across fuel, fertilizer, and machinery parts heading into the growing season. Alicia King of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture said the cost pressure creates uncertainty around food prices this year. The article points to margin pressure for farmers, but it does not give specific price or volume figures.

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Nova Scotia farmers are facing higher input costs across fuel, fertilizer, and machinery parts heading into the growing season. Alicia King of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture said the cost pressure creates uncertainty around food prices this year. The article points to margin pressure for farmers, but it does not give specific price or volume figures.