Tips on Preparing for a Wet Year
With ongoing rainfall, it’s important to have a strategy in place to keep things moving. Rainfall, while essential for agricultural prosperity, comes with its share of problems. While it’s essential…
Posts by Neville Janke
Feed testing: Calculating the benefits
Tanya Dobrijevic, Agriculture Victoria, 13/10/2023 Feed is more than just hay or grain, it is the energy and protein content that is most important. It is critical to purchase feed…
Six Key Factors Influencing Today’s Hay Market
Our Director Tim Ford recently presented at the NSW DPI Dairy Breakfast. Tim’s presentation provided valuable information on the current state of the Australian hay market, touching on various factors influencing…
Parthenium Weed Alert
Parthenium is a noxious weed that can have negative impacts on humans, animals, and the environment alike. Feed Central is very conscious of the risk of Parthimium in hay in…
Why Does Hay Get Dusty And What Causes It?
Dusty hay can present challenges for both livestock and farmers. It affects palatability, and nutritional value, and can even pose health risks to animals. Today we will delve into the…
What is Shedded Hay?
Here at Feed Central, we facilitate the sale and transport of hay from grower to consumer from farms across Australia. We deal with hay stored in a wide variety of…
Feed Central Celebrates 21 Years!
Dear Feed Central Community, Feed Central celebrated its 21st birthday this week! It’s hard to believe that it’s been 21 years since we started as pioneers in the hay industry…
August 14th: Feed Central & the World of Hay
FEED CENTRAL AND THE WORLD OF HAY AUGUST 14th, 2023 The Feed Central and the World of Hay seminar is designed to give you a peek into what we do…
Everything You Need To Know About Potassium and Horses
Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods, and it is also necessary for horses. It plays a big role in balancing osmotic pressure, which is essential for…
How Potassium Affects Dairy Cattle
For lactating dairy cattle, potassium is an imperative nutrient that optimizes milk production. The Nutrient Requirements for Dairy Cattle from the National Research Council indicates that extreme potassium deficiency in…