Stagflation Expected to Persist

AgriBusiness Global has released its annual forecast for factors expected to influence agriculture in 2026. The report predicts that input prices will remain flat or rise as suppliers compete for a smaller pool of farm purchases. China’s ongoing economic pressures, combined with its large pesticide manufacturing capacity, are expected to keep global margins tight. While this benefits farmers using crop inputs, profitability across the supply chain is likely to remain constrained. The report also highlights continuing stagflation, with flat demand in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. In the U.S., food consumption may slow further amid increased use of obesity drugs and the Make America Healthy Again initiative.