Hay Report
The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) researches and delivers a Hay Report to Dairy Australia 40 times per year.
AFIA recognises the importance of fodder/supplementary feed to our livestock sectors. Our years of experience help us measure the impact that seasonal conditions, such as drought and fire, can have on the supply and price of fodder – and the flow-on effects this has to critical farm business decisions across the country.
Our Hay Report aims to place ‘real time’ data in the hands of farmers to support informed decision-making to drive sustainable on-farm profits.
The Hay Report is a partnership between Dairy Australia and the Australian Fodder Industry Association, produced by AFIA under contract for DA.
For further information see: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/industry-reports/hay-grain
Latest
Hay Report – 09 May 2025
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Summary A remarkably stagnant week in hay and fodder pricing. The lack of rain continues across all haymaking regions and puts pressure on farmers who need to purchase more hay for feed. The alternative is to sell their livestock, with agistment sites in Queensland’s...
Past Reports
Hay Report – 02 May 2025
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Slight increases across parts of the country, primarily with lucerne, but also across all fodder. The lack of rain is...
Hay Report – 18 April 2025
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Climate outlook: Year-to-date rainfall is below average for Tasmania, large parts of the Northern Territory, South...
Hay Report – 11 April 2025
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Straw interest grows: This week, there's a noticeable increase in straw demand across Victoria, and parts of NSW and SA....
Hay Report – 04 April 2025
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. National Summary Pasture Hay has risen again slightly this week. Clearly there’s more demand as everyone waits for the...