Early March 2022 Hay Market Snapshot
BUYERS UPDATE (By Cieran Maxwell) It’s a dominating topic right now in the hay world, the term ‘The King of Fodder’ is floating around – Lucerne is on everyone’s lips.…
Posts by Neville Janke
Hay Testing Probes – What You Need to Know
What is the nutrient value of your hay bales? This isn’t something you can just guess by eyeballing it. Rather, farmers will rely on a qualified system of measurement by…
Hay vs Silage – Pros & Cons
Many people ask us if hay is better than silage and vice versa. The answer will depend a lot of the end user and what type of cattle you are…
The Reality Of Selling Hay Off The Paddock
This season (21/22) we expect to see limited buyers purchasing Hay off the paddock. It’s important to remember that livestock eat 365 days of the year, not just when you…
Hay Price Outlook For 2021/22 Season
The challenges and the unknowns in the coming season will have an effect on Hay prices. Supply and quality levels could be impacted by seasonal conditions. Higher yielding crops tend…
What Do Hay Buyers Really Want?
In summary, here’s what Feed Central Hay buyers want: Heavy, large, square bales (8x4x3) that maximise freight and handling efficiencies at every stage. High density (HD) balers that can deliver…
What Prevents Your Hay From Selling?
We talk to a lot of producers about what will help your product sell but this season we wanted to outline some notable issues that could affect the saleability of…
How To Pick a Hay Contractor
Machinery manufacturers have put a lot of effort into producing a solid and heavy baler over recent years. So (as a generalization) a contractor with newer gear should be able…
National Hay Market Report December 2021
December 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) & Cieran Maxwell (General Manager). KEY POINTS The extended market is looking for high quality Cereal Hay. Some Growers missing first and second…
How To Sample & Test Hay
An accurate feed test begins with an accurate sample submitted to the lab for testing. If the quality of your product varies, you may need to have multiple samples tested…