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Central West NSW


Date CW 23 CW 22 CW 5YA
06-Jan-23 264 200 307
13-Jan-23 275 200 298
20-Jan-23 285 200 296
27-Jan-23 293 200 307
03-Feb-23 303 200 307
10-Feb-23 318 190 300
17-Feb-23 319 190 300
24-Feb-23 320 190 300
03-Mar-23 325 190 294
10-Mar-23 333 190 290
17-Mar-23 333 190 292
24-Mar-23 333 190 292
31-Mar-23 338 195 296
07-Apr-23 343 195 298
14-Apr-23 343 195 298
21-Apr-23 343 195 303
28-Apr-23 348 198 314
05-May-23 348 198 315
12-May-23 348 199 316
19-May-23 348 200 319
26-May-23 348 200 320
02-Jun-23 350 200 327
09-Jun-23 350 204 327
16-Jun-23 348 208 327
23-Jun-23 345 208 327
30-Jun-23 343 208 341
07-Jul-23 330 208 342
14-Jul-23 318 208 342
21-Jul-23 305 208 342
28-Jul-23 305 208 343
04-Aug-23 305 208 344
11-Aug-23 305 208 355
18-Aug-23 303 208 375
25-Aug-23 300 208 374
01-Sep-23 300 210 367
08-Sep-23 210 367
15-Sep-23 200 343
22-Sep-23 200 338
29-Sep-23 200 335
06-Oct-23 200 325
13-Oct-23 200 307
20-Oct-23 200 305
27-Oct-23 200 304
03-Nov-23 200 305
10-Nov-23 200 306
17-Nov-23 200 306
24-Nov-23 200 305
01-Dec-23 209 304
08-Dec-23 218 306
15-Dec-23 225 305
22-Dec-23 230 306
29-Dec-23 253 316

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.

The hay report has been commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of hay markets in each dairy region. This report is created using data provided by the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA). 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.

Commentary

  • Widespread low rainfall totals in the south of the region, with averages of between 5mm and 10mm of rain, however the central and northern parts saw almost no rainfall for the week. Frosts continue to be a cause for some concern.

  • Pasture growth in the south of the region continues to provide limited green feed availability. However, most of the region remains brown and dry. Supplementary fodder continues to be fed out to herds.

  • Cereal crops in the north that were hit by frosts over the last few weeks are showing frost damage, and some growers are making the call to cut the crops for hay rather than push them through to grain harvest, though this appears to be a case-by-case or even paddock by paddock call.

  • Canola crops around Lake Cargelligo are looking good, having been sown early to take advantage of the rainfall and link up to the subsoil moisture. The crops are at around 40% flowering and are progressing well. Canola crops around Forbes and further south are also showing good potential.

  • Sheds continue to empty out in the region; this continues to be a mix of some growers clearing older hay stocks in preparation for the next season and mixed farmers depleting their on-farm stores for feeding out to livestock herds.

  • Enquiries have remained high, with dry conditions in the region and in other parts of the state keeping demand high. Prices seem to have stabilised, but without any further rainfall, they may lift again. High quality hay, where available, is still claiming a price premium, and transport costs are having an additional effect on pricing.

  • No change to pricing this week.

  • Cereal hay: +/-0 ($280 to $320/t). Prices remain steady this week.
  • Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($395 to $430/t). Prices remain steady this week.
  • Straw: +/-0 ($95 to $150/t). Prices remain steady this week.
  • Pasture hay: +/-0 ($270 to $315/t). Prices remain steady 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.
























































































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