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 – 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. Straw is now about $200/t cheaper than oaten hay, and it is enjoying its highest popularity since November. Barley straw from header trailings is...
Past Reports
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...
Hay Report – 28 March 2025
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. Pasture hay prices have risen across the country this week, except in Queensland where there is enough rain to produce...
Hay Report – 21 March 2025
Read the full report here. Lack of supply has started to drive prices up across most of the country. While straw has remained stable this week,...
Hay Report – 07 March 2025
Read the full report here. Until Tropical Cyclone Alfred passes, and the extent of damage is known across southern Qld and northern NSW, it is hard...