Resources
The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) has a considerable resource ‘library’ of materials of relevance to the fodder industry.
We generate weekly, monthly and quarterly information for our members and stakeholders, in the form of the Hay Report produced in partnership with Dairy Australia, our e-newsletter AFIA News, and our Focus on Fodder magazine – and you can find them all here!
We are also in the process of revising and updating our fact sheets, which will be made available over the coming months.
Focus on Fodder Magazine
Previous Editions
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-statistics/industry-reports/hay-report
Latest

Hay Report – 20 May 2022
READ FULL REPORT HERE NATIONAL SUMMARY Driving Prices Up Good quality hay is required to support stock in areas where repeat flood events have impacted pastures. Sales are expected to increase as the winter progresses, donations and Departmental emergency fodder are phased out. The bureau of...
Past Reports
Hay Report – 06 May 2022
READ FULL REPORT HERE NATIONAL SUMMARY Driving Prices Up Good quality hay continues to be required to support stock in areas where flooding impacted...
Hay Report – 29 April 2022
READ FULL REPORT HERE NATIONAL SUMMARY Driving Prices Up Good quality hay is required to support stock in areas where flooding impacted pastures....
Hay Report – 22 April 2022
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE NATIONAL SUMMARY Driving Prices Up Good quality hay is required to support stock recovery in areas where flooding impacted...
Hay Report – 08 April 2022
READ FULL REPORT HERE NATIONAL SUMMARY Driving Prices Up Rainfall has led to repeated flooding events across northern New South Wales and...
Fodder Care
Supported by New Holland


Fodder Care is an AFIA initiative that aims to supply information and tools to AFIA members and the wider fodder industry to help people produce high quality Hay and Silage.
The other key aim of Fodder Care is to help producers better describe their hay and silage and to communicate that information with their customers.
While this can be done in a number of ways AFIA recommends producers use the Fodder Care online service. This is a web based tool that lets producers record relevant information about their hay and silage in an easy to use internet based system.
Fodder Care helps you to record the important information about your fodder;
- Paddock inspection records – inspection for hazards and potential contaminants
- Chemical application records – record the rates and date of application of chemicals
- Harvest records – information on raking, conditioning and baling and storage location
- Feed analysis – nutritional parameters of your product if a feed analysis has been carried out.
This information is then used to produce vendor declarations to help you market your fodder and ensure that your customers have all the information they need.
Subscription and access to the Fodder Care online service is available to all Australian hay and silage producers.
For more information contact AFIA via email: info@afia.org.au
Fodder Briefs
Curing Quality Hay
Knowledge, patience and experience Properly curing hay is critical for high quality hay that is not likely to combust....
Fodder Storage and Hay Sheds
Key points to consider when building a hay shed There are multiple factors to consider when planning to construct a...
Harvesting Rice Straw
An alternative feed source during drought Alternative feed sources are in high demand during drought in Australia....
Safety Information
It’s National Hay Safe Day!
What a year! With a promising season in full swing, an eye on the weather, and a global pandemic impacting the...
Top 10 hazards: Telehandlers
FODDER SAFETY BRIEF Telehandlers are the ideal machine for tight spaces often found when feeding livestock or lifting...
Training Your Workers
Fodder Safety Brief Training your workers is the valuable first step toward a safe work place. For most farmers it is...
Traffic Management Plan Steps
Fodder Safety Brief It’s not practical for most agribusinesses to install fixed barriers to segregate pedestrians from...
Hay Safe Information Guide
Managing risks while working with hay There are many hazards and risks associated with working with hay - here we...
Stacking Hay Safely
Stacking and loading hay safely Statistics show that many work place incidents result from ‘complacency’ - doing a job...
Download and print the PDF’s here
Submissions
Submission to the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper
AFIA Submission to the Australian Government Agricultural Competitiveness Issues White Paper On Thursday 17 April AFIA made a submission to the Australian Federal Governments Agricultural Competitiveness Issues White Paper. The ideas...
Victorian Export Inquiry
AFIA Submission into the INQUIRY INTO THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING EXPORTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM REGIONAL VICTORIA On Thursday 17 April, 2014 AFIA made a submission to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into...
Links
Federal Government
Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Regulatory Bodies
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
State Government
New South Wales
Department of Primary Industries
Northern Territory
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Queensland
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Tasmania
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
Victoria
Western Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Agriculture and Food
Research & Development
Grains Research & Development Corporation
Farming Organisations
Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association
Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA)
Queensland Farmers’ Federation
Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association