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…
Buyers Update (by Tim Ford) The rain has fallen, bringing the season break for many in the south. The western QLD rain is of particular note, with many receiving around 200mm this week and breaking long term historical records. For many out there, this has been drought breaking rain…
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…
G’day, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by the recent flooding events. It’s heartbreaking to watch and we want to do whatever we can. If you have a need please let us know – 1300 669 429. We wanted to let our clients know there…
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. The king is back!Why is Lucerne the King of Fodder? Well, Lucerne has always been the trusted traditional hay variety,…
BUYERS UPDATE (by Cieran Maxwell) Over the last fortnight it has been great to see a number of buyers be proactive in securing volumes of quality fodder before the traditional winter rush. This week our buyers have been largely chasing protein hay for weaning and milk production. It is…
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 to have poorer feed test results and can lodge prior to cutting. Fodder Market Outlook Summarised: » Return to…
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…
The short answer is – YES, but for quality Hay. You’ve heard us say it before, livestock eat 365 days a year. Our country needs Hay to be made, but not just any Hay – good quality Hay. There is typically always a market for Hay that meets the…
Cassy Streeter is based in Ithaca, New York, Dairy One Forage Laboratory. As the NIR Services Manager, Cassy oversees the Network of Affiliated Labs, daily NIR production, and leads several NIR projects. Cassy started her career with Dairy One in 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Animal…