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- Lack of supply has started to drive prices up across most of the country. While straw has remained stable this week, cereal, lucerne and pasture hay have all jumped up between $5 per tonne to $20 per tonne.
- The range of quality on the market is impacting overall pricing. More low-quality product is available for sale at present (usually old and weather damaged), which is being sold to those whose budget is limited. While this is not driving prices down, there is a need to be mindful of the quality available and why it is being purchased.
- Efforts to secure government drought support in South Australia stepped up this week as farmers and hay producers met on the steps of Parliament House. Calling for freight subsidies to make interstate hay more affordable were met with tentative responses. Action isn’t expected until the June budget, however some farmers may not have the luxury of waiting until then before making some hard decisions.
- AFIA Hay Meetup, York WA – registrations are now open for AFIA’s first regional event of 2025. The event is being held at Lake Kimberley Bar & Grill, 680 Cameron Road, York, WA on Saturday 5 April from 4pm – 6pm. To register your attendance please click on the following link: https://afia.org.au/events/
- Buyers are encouraged to feed test and view fodder before purchase to ensure the quality of feed.