Affected by international situations, shipping, and rising raw material costs, the agricultural supply chain is under pressure. Industry players pointed out that pesticide products have relatively high substitutability and can adjust formulations through different active ingredients. Therefore, the overall supply risk remains controllable, but upward cost pressure continues to exist. In the long run, the industry is accelerating towards precise management and technical application to improve resilience and competitiveness.

Global fertiliser and pesticide supply and prices have recently been affected by tensions in the Middle East, oil price fluctuations, and rising shipping costs. Industry players pointed out that the impact of related supply chain pressures will not immediately bring an iron plate-like reaction. However, some farmers have begun considering reducing their planting scale.

Impact Exceeds the Pandemic Period

In the eyes of agricultural players, the current level of impact may even be higher than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although transportation and labour are currently restricted, the overall situation is still in a state where “there is supply when there is demand”, and market sales have not yet been clearly affected.

However, under the influence of the current international situation, the costs of fertiliser and pesticide raw materials, transportation, and insurance have all risen at the same time. The supply of some key raw materials has also become tight, creating pressure on farmers with limited profit margins.

Lam Chee Hong stated that agricultural products can be adjusted through different active ingredients, so farmers do not need to worry about supply disruption.

At Advansia, we continue to focus on practical, field-tested solutions that match the real conditions faced by Malaysian growers. Whether the need is better flower retention, stronger fruit development, or more reliable disease control, timely action and suitable crop strategies remain key to achieving more stable results in the field.

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