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Access up to date information on a host of topics related to the growing, selling, buying, care or management of hay and grain. Our expert team have gathered and shared a wealth of information to help you succeed. At Feed Central we are committed to sharing our collective knowledge with the rest of the industry so that we can grow towards a better future together.

Tips For A Profitable Hay Season 17-18 Edition

September 20, 2017Madeleine AlexanderE-Learning, Latest Newsgrain, hay, season, silage, strawNo Comments

Are you thinking of making hay? Will there be a market? Wondering what is best between hay and grain? This booklet will equip you with all the answers you need to help you make the right choices this season. Download the booklet below. DOWNLOAD BOOKLET Buying, Selling or Testing?...

Managing A Mice Plague In Haystacks

June 12, 2017Feed CentralE-Learning, Latest Newshaystacks, planning, programNo Comments

Mice living in unfavourable seasonal conditions may have a shorter breeding period, while those with nests and good cover are likely to have an extended breeding period. Research suggests that it is the quality more than the quantity of food that extends the breeding season. A mice plague is a...

Understanding A Soil Test

April 19, 2017Feed CentralE-Learningfertliser, quality assurance, soil nutrition, soil test, testingNo Comments

Feed Central have put together this document with FertPro's assistance to help you understand your Soil Test results. Feed Central can supply you with all your Fertiliser needs to assist your soil in all ways possible! Range coming soon! Please below to download this document. If you have any...

Quality Statement Explanation Notes

April 19, 2017Feed CentralE-Learningfeed testing, help, quality assurance, testingNo Comments

Feed Central have put together this document to help you understand your Feed Test results. Please click below to download this document. If you have any questions regarding you Feed Test results don't hesitate to call us on 1300 669 429 DOWNLOAD PDF

Hay, Straw & Silage | Truck & Trailer Sizes

December 13, 2016Feed CentralE-Learninghay, sizes, straw, trucksNo Comments

Feed Central’s minimum Hay, Straw & Silage order is one full semi trailer load. BALE SIZE TRUCK TYPE NUMBER OF BALES Lge Sq 8x4x3 Flat Top Drop Deck Drop Deck Road Train B-Double 30 41 82 59 Lge Sq 8x3x3 Flat Top Drop Deck Drop Deck Road Train B-Double...

Curing Hay (AFIA Fact Sheet)

October 22, 2016Feed CentralE-Learninghay, important, methodsNo Comments

Properly Curing Hay is critical for high quality hay that is not likely to spontaneously combust. We have asked experienced members how they test that their hay is cured and summarised their responses below. However, always remember that no one method is 100% accurate, that moisture can vary with...

Producing Quality Oaten Hay

October 22, 2016Feed CentralE-Learninghay, important, methods, oatNo Comments

Growing Oat Hay was first published in 1996 as a guide to help reduce the risk of growing quality oat hay. However, this book no longer provides a source of current information regarding oat hay production. Information presented in the book dates from 1983 to 1994. New developments including...

Comparing Hay and Grain

October 22, 2016Feed CentralE-Learninggrain, hayNo Comments

In many years hay can outperform grain in gross value per hectare. This is particularly relevant when crops have bulk but lack the soil moisture to attain high yields of grain. Calculate what is best for you. Complete the tables below for producing hay and then repeat for producing...

Bale Sizes

July 8, 2016Feed CentralE-Learningbale, quantity, sizesNo Comments

Choosing The Right Bale Size When choosing bale size, think carefully about the hay making, handling, storage and freight costs. Calculate these costs on a dollar per tonne, not just on a per bale basis. For the best freight efficiency with hay, always aim for 25 tonne on a...

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