Report

Central SA

Chart
Table

Date	C SA 20	C SA 19	C SA 5YA
10-Jan-20	315	325	202
17-Jan-20	315	335	202
24-Jan-20	330	330	202
31-Jan-20	320	325	202
07-Feb-20	320	335	201
14-Feb-20	320	340	201
21-Feb-20	320	345	201
28-Feb-20	320	345	201
06-Mar-20	295	345	205
13-Mar-20	270	345	205
20-Mar-20	270	345	205
27-Mar-20	270	345	205
03-Apr-20	270	355	212
10-Apr-20	270	380	212
17-Apr-20	270	380	212
24-Apr-20	270	380	212
01-May-20	213	380	217
08-May-20	213	380	217
15-May-20	213	380	217
22-May-20	213	380	217
29-May-20	213	380	217
05-Jun-20	213	400	229
12-Jun-20	213	420	229
19-Jun-20	219	420	229
26-Jun-20	225	420	229
03-Jul-20	225	420	241
10-Jul-20	225	420	241
17-Jul-20	225	420	241
24-Jul-20	225	420	241
31-Jul-20	225	445	241
07-Aug-20	225	470	275
14-Aug-20	225	470	275
21-Aug-20	225	470	275
28-Aug-20	225	470	275
04-Sep-20	225	470	284
11-Sep-20	225	425	284
18-Sep-20	225	425	279
25-Sep-20	225	340	279
02-Oct-20	225	255	223
09-Oct-20	225	210	223
16-Oct-20	225	210	223
23-Oct-20	225	210	223
30-Oct-20	225	225	223
06-Nov-20	225	228	214
13-Nov-20	225	230	214
20-Nov-20	225	230	214
27-Nov-20	225	250	214
04-Dec-20		260	216
11-Dec-20		260	216
18-Dec-20		270	216
25-Dec-20		270	216
27-Dec-19

Notes:

Change in price is the change since the last report. Hay quoted is sourced and delivered locally, GST exclusive unless stated otherwise. It should be noted that local prices quoted may not be the cheapest available, sourcing it from another region may be more affordable, and buyers are encouraged to evaluate all options. Prices are indicative to a mid-range shedded product, and based on the best indication of market value at the time of reporting. It should be noted there is a wide variation in quality of hay, prices for a mid-range product will not reflect the weighted average of trade. Prices will naturally vary based on the product quantity and quality, buyer/seller relationship and the size of the trade.

This report has been commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of grain and hay markets in each dairy region. It should be remembered that actual prices may vary for quality or other reasons. Whilst all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this report, Dairy Australia disclaims all liability to the fullest extent permitted by Australian law for any inadvertent errors and for any losses or damages stemming from reliance upon its content. Dairy Australia recommends all persons seek independent advice and, where appropriate, advice from a qualified advisor before making any decisions about changes to business strategy.

Dairy Australia generates a hay report to help farmers make more informed decisions when buying hay. The hay report is updated 40 times per year and provides an independent and timely assessment of hay markets in each dairy region.

This report summarises the hay market for South Australia's central region.

Commentary

Hot and dry conditions prevailed again this week in central South Australia.
Pastoral areas in the region are looking poor with the region in need of some decent rainfall.
Demand is holding firm in central South Australia largely coming from outside the region. New season cereal hay is moving fast. A lot of hay is moving from the region to the northern states, particularly Northern Territory and Queensland.
The price of lucerne is being sourced from outside the region.
Straw prices have firmed this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($300 to $350/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($570 to $650/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +15 ($140 to $200/t). Prices have firmed this week.
Please note unless stated otherwise, prices are per tonne, sourced and delivered locally. The price range indicated is for feeds of varying quality with the price range generally indicative of quality of feed. We recommend feed testing and viewing of fodder before purchase to be sure of the quality of feed.