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Serbian farmers face rising expenses as input costs increase
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Serbian farmers face rising expenses as input costs increase

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Agricultural expenses in Serbia rose by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the Statistics Office (RZS).
  • The increase was primarily driven by higher prices for mineral fertilizers (up 14.6%) and energy (up 11%).
  • On a quarterly basis, agricultural input prices increased by an average of 2.4%, indicating continued pressure on farmers' production costs.

Farmers in Serbia are facing mounting production costs, with agricultural expenses rising by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year. The Serbian Statistics Office (RZS) reported these figures on Friday.

The primary drivers behind this annual increase were significant price hikes in essential farming inputs. Mineral fertilizers saw a substantial price jump of 14.6%, while energy costs climbed by 11%. These increases directly impact the profitability and operational capacity of agricultural producers.

The upward trend in costs was also evident on a quarterly basis. Compared to the first quarter of 2026, agricultural input prices rose by an average of 2.4%. The RZS emphasized that these figures underscore the continued financial pressure on farmers as they navigate rising operational expenses.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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