Hay Market Reports

Welcome to the November/December Hay Market Report This month’s report is presented by Feed Central’s National Sales Manager, Dave Clothier. Over the last month, we’ve seen significant rain events. These widespread rains have allowed for market stabilisation. The export hay sector remains active, keeping prices elevated in the southern regions. Positive Impacts…

Our inspectors have been busy this month, undertaking extensive travel to inspect hay across the country, with the majority of product located in Victoria and Southern NSW. We’ve done over 100 inspections, resulting in over 30,000 tonnes of new listings. New season quality is mostly very good. A large proportion…

BUYERS UPDATE (by Tim Ford) Trade was brisk up until the middle of last week and then slowed to take a breath as the current weather front unfolds. This is quite typical of the Fodder market, but even as I pen this brief report, enquiries are building again; I expect…

Buyers Update (By Neville Janke) There sure is a spring in the step of buyers at the moment. Yes, we are noticing a lot of market activity and it is very welcome.Buyers are looking at different lots and making plans for winter feeding, as night-time temperatures slowly start to drop.Right…

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 cuts of Lucerne in NSW. General weather conditions continuing to effect Hay production and logistics. There’s some Hay price hikes…

The level of demand in the coming seasons with the present challenges is very much an unknown. There is a large enough quantity of carry-over old season stock heading into the 2021/22 season. The majority of this is below the normal quality of previous seasons. New-season quality Hay will be…

March 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) and Cieran Maxwell (General Manager) KEY POINTS February demand developed with sellers of hay and straw looking to find market equilibrium. Lucerne production now in full swing, starting 4th and 5th cuts and prices beginning to firm. Dairies and Beef Graziers are seeking winter feed…

May 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) and Cieran Maxwell (General Manager) KEY POINTS The weather outlook for predicted rainfall across Australia has changed. Some end users are beginning to consider fodder because of this. Favorable start to forage oat production with some graziers looking to feed straw in these…

June 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) and Cieran Maxwell (General Manager) RATHER LISTEN TO THE REPORT? CLICK HERE.National Hay Market Report - Nov-Dec 2023 KEY POINTS Mice continue to run rampant in NSW and other regions. There has been some increased demand for hay in Victoria & South Australia.…

June 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) and Cieran Maxwell (General Manager) RATHER LISTEN TO THE REPORT? CLICK HERE.National Hay Market Report - Nov-Dec 2023 KEY POINTS Mice continue to run rampant in NSW and other regions. There has been some increased demand for hay in Victoria & South Australia.…

August 2021 Contributor: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) & Cieran Maxwell (General Manager). Click Me KEY POINTS Sporadic movements of hay July Ex Farm Hay and Straw prices revealed Hay making decisions are happening Concerns about the availability of Vetch for the new season OVERVIEW July was an interesting month for…

September 2021 Contributor: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) & Cieran Maxwell (General Manager). KEY POINTS Hay movements remain low. Prices movements to clear old season product. Limited quality left in the current market. New season is upon us, overall new season production is down in comparison to the last two years.…

November 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) & Cieran Maxwell (General Manager). Podcast Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) & Jill Parker (Quality & Grower Services Manager). Click Me KEY POINTS Growers need to show urgency in providing product information to sell Good quality Hay is around, as we are seeing…

July 2021 Contributor: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) Click Me KEY POINTS Growers are making room for new season product by selling now at good prices. Buying demands has stayed consistently low. Prices drop on protein hay in NSW by at least – $20 per ton. Mice begin to slow with…

October 2021 This month we have a chat with Cieran Maxwell & Jock Jackson from Feed Central to discuss the current market. KEY POINTS Hay quality predictions for new season product. Where is the demand? New season price discussion. Click Me CONTACT OUR TEAM Neville JankeRegional Sales Manager0407 030 353…

Feed Central National Hay Market Report February 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson, Account Manager and Cieran Maxwell, General Manager Key Points Overall demand remains well below average for this time of year. Increased production of Lucerne throughout Central NSW. Some buyers taking advantage of lower pricing. High cattle prices are squeezing…

April 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) and Cieran Maxwell (General Manager) KEY POINTS Rain has put a sudden halt to building demand seen in February 2021. Some logistical issues were caused by flooded roads, we were focused on keeping product moving. Final cuts of lucerne are happening now and…

By Tim Ford, Managing Director, and Jock Jackson, Account Manager Key Points Lower hay production this year compared to recent years – more tonnes per hectares, but a significant reduction on hectares being cut. The industry has avoided an oversupply problem that often happens when coming out of a drought.…