Report

South West Victoria

Chart
Table

Date	SW 20	SW 19	SW 5YA
10-Jan-20	285	290	211
17-Jan-20	325	290	211
24-Jan-20	325	296	211
31-Jan-20	325	303	211
07-Feb-20	325	285	215
14-Feb-20	325	293	215
21-Feb-20	300	300	215
28-Feb-20	275	300	215
06-Mar-20	275	313	222
13-Mar-20	275	325	222
20-Mar-20	270	325	222
27-Mar-20	270	368	222
03-Apr-20	270	368	233
10-Apr-20	270	368	233
17-Apr-20	270	368	233
24-Apr-20	270	368	233
01-May-20	260	368	251
08-May-20	260	385	251
15-May-20	260	393	251
22-May-20	260	400	251
29-May-20	260	400	251
05-Jun-20	260	400	272
12-Jun-20	260	400	272
19-Jun-20	260	400	272
26-Jun-20	260	400	272
03-Jul-20	260	400	274
10-Jul-20	260	400	274
17-Jul-20	245	420	274
24-Jul-20	230	420	274
31-Jul-20	230	420	274
07-Aug-20	230	420	270
14-Aug-20	215	360	270
21-Aug-20	215	360	270
28-Aug-20	215	360	270
04-Sep-20	215	360	259
11-Sep-20	215	325	259
18-Sep-20	215	325	255
25-Sep-20	215	325	255
02-Oct-20	215	325	239
09-Oct-20	215	275	239
16-Oct-20	215	275	239
23-Oct-20	215	275	239
30-Oct-20	215	265	239
06-Nov-20	215	263	224
13-Nov-20	215	260	224
20-Nov-20	215	260	224
27-Nov-20	215	260	224
04-Dec-20		260	217
11-Dec-20		260	217
18-Dec-20		260	217
25-Dec-20		260	217
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-west Victoria.

Commentary

Light patchy rain fell over the southwest this week with more rain forecast for later in the week.
Straw is still being made in southwest Victoria.
Demand is holding firm coming from both inside and outside the region. Many in the region are holding onto their hay supplies to make sure they have themselves covered.
Hay prices quoted are from local and surrounding regions such as the Wimmera.
It has been reported that vetch is being delivered to the region from $360/t.
Cereal hay prices have firmed this week.
Cereal hay: +40 ($300 to $350/t). Prices have firmed this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($480 to $550/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($160 to $170/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($240 to $270/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.