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National Hay Quality Award Winners (17/18 Season)

July 27, 20181 commentfeed testing, hay quality, quality, quality assurance, winners

Feed Central is proud to present the 2017/2018 Hay Quality Award winners. More than 400 feed lots were judged in the 2017-18 season competition. We heavily support quality within the Fodder Industry and we love supporting and recognizing those Australian Hay Growers who are doing an excellent job! QLD Winners...

16/17 and 17/18 Hay Season comparison report

2016-2017 / 2017-2018 Hay Season Comparison Report

July 26, 2018No Commentsfeed test, hay, national, quality assurance, season

As the hay season draws to a close it is now time to reflect on the season and the values of hay tested at Feed Central. The following Figures 1-3 contain the low, high and average values of Metabolisable Energy, Crude protein, Neutral Detergent Fibre, Acid Detergent Fibre and...

Why You Need To Get Nutrition Right

September 14, 2017No Commentsfeed testing, grain, hay, nutrition, quality assurance, silage, testing

Australia is a country that experiences many weather extremes from drought to flooding rains. The 16/17 cereal growing and harvest season brought with it wet conditions and huge yields for crops for the southern states whereas the next next 17/18 harvest seasons sees new conditions / challenges ahead, especially...

Have Your Cows Bouncing With Energy

July 9, 2017No Commentsenergy, feed test, quality assurance, testing

It's cold! Think about energy, that’s M.E. Metabolised energy of your feed. That energy to move, energy to grow, energy to eat and energy to keep warm. Check out the hay listed below that will have your cows bouncing with energy. Hot Lots!To view on mobiles please place device...

Cows Need Cereal

June 26, 2017No Commentsbarley, cereal hay, oaten, quality assurance, testing, wheaten

As each of you sit down for your bowl of cereal each morning, think about your cows, they need cereal too! We have listed below a selection of quality cereal hays for you to have a look at. ALSO call us today for a price on Whole cotton seed, supply is...

The Best Way To Determine The Mineral Content Of Your Feed?

June 26, 2017No Commentsfeed testing, mineral, quality assurance, testing

We are often asked whether it is best to determine the mineral content of feed via NIR or wet chemistry analysis. While NIR is a fast, effective and reliable way to determine the nutritional content of feed, it is not the most effective to determine mineral content. This is...

Winter Requires A Really Good Solid Feed Of Cereal Hay

June 9, 2017No Commentsbuy grain, buy hay, cereal hay, feed testing, feeding, quality assurance, silage, straw

Winter requires a really good solid feed of cereal hay. So get your cows teeth into a couple of these lots of quality feed. Nothing better than a few mouthfuls of good cereal hay to warm the gut at this time of year. Hot Lots!To view on mobiles please...

Understanding A Soil Test

April 19, 2017No Commentsfertliser, quality assurance, soil nutrition, soil test, testing

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, 2017No Commentsfeed testing, help, quality assurance, testing

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

Tips For Making Quality Hay

April 17, 2017No Commentsfeed, feed testing, hay, quality assurance

The winter crop sowing period is upon us and for those that haven’t already sown your crops here are a few tips to get you started and to help you make good quality hay. (For more tips, hints and helpful information CLICK HERE) Seedbed preparation – Ensure that your...

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