Ontario farmers looking for help amid record diesel costs
Farmers say they have been struggling this year as the price of diesel skyrocketed after the Iran war disrupted oil supplies, with effects felt around the world.
Ontario farmers are reaching out for assistance due to record high diesel prices. The agricultural sector has been facing challenges this year as the cost of diesel surged following the Iran war, which disrupted oil supplies globally. The issue was highlighted during the annual International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, held in Walkerton, Ontario.
Farmers feel neglected by both federal and provincial governments and are urging for measures to reduce operational costs, as the majority of farm equipment runs on diesel. According to Natural Resources Canada, the average diesel price across Canada reached $2.75 per litre in mid-September, breaking the previous record of $2.25 per litre set in 2022.
In response, Premier Doug Ford announced that the province's $150-million risk management program will be increased to $250 million for the upcoming year to aid farmers.
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