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Ontario farmers looking for help amid record diesel costs
Ontario farmers are seeking government help as record diesel prices increase their operating costs.
Farmers said diesel prices rose after the Iran war disrupted oil supplies, affecting markets worldwide.
The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo brought farmers and politicians together, with farmers saying they felt forgotten by federal and provincial governments.
Premier Doug Ford said Ontario’s risk management program will increase from $150 million to $250 million next year.