Report North Coast NSW
| Date | N NSW 20 | N NSW 19 | N NSW 5YA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Jan-20 | 475 | 365 | 295 |
| 17-Jan-20 | 475 | 380 | 295 |
| 24-Jan-20 | 525 | 380 | 295 |
| 31-Jan-20 | 525 | 380 | 295 |
| 07-Feb-20 | 525 | 450 | 307 |
| 14-Feb-20 | 525 | 450 | 307 |
| 21-Feb-20 | 475 | 450 | 307 |
| 28-Feb-20 | 425 | 450 | 307 |
| 06-Mar-20 | 425 | 488 | 320 |
| 13-Mar-20 | 425 | 525 | 320 |
| 20-Mar-20 | 425 | 525 | 320 |
| 27-Mar-20 | 425 | 525 | 320 |
| 03-Apr-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 10-Apr-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 17-Apr-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 24-Apr-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 01-May-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 08-May-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 15-May-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 22-May-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 29-May-20 | 425 | 525 | 327 |
| 05-Jun-20 | 425 | 525 | 329 |
| 12-Jun-20 | 425 | 525 | 329 |
| 19-Jun-20 | 375 | 525 | 329 |
| 26-Jun-20 | 325 | 525 | 329 |
| 03-Jul-20 | 325 | 525 | 340 |
| 10-Jul-20 | 325 | 525 | 340 |
| 17-Jul-20 | 325 | 525 | 340 |
| 24-Jul-20 | 325 | 525 | 340 |
| 31-Jul-20 | 325 | 525 | 340 |
| 07-Aug-20 | 325 | 525 | 371 |
| 14-Aug-20 | 325 | 525 | 371 |
| 21-Aug-20 | 325 | 525 | 371 |
| 28-Aug-20 | 325 | 525 | 371 |
| 04-Sep-20 | 325 | 475 | 370 |
| 11-Sep-20 | 325 | 450 | 370 |
| 18-Sep-20 | 325 | 450 | 383 |
| 25-Sep-20 | 325 | 448 | 383 |
| 02-Oct-20 | 325 | 445 | 359 |
| 09-Oct-20 | 285 | 445 | 359 |
| 16-Oct-20 | 285 | 438 | 359 |
| 23-Oct-20 | 285 | 430 | 359 |
| 30-Oct-20 | 285 | 430 | 359 |
| 06-Nov-20 | 285 | 443 | 335 |
| 13-Nov-20 | 285 | 455 | 335 |
| 20-Nov-20 | 275 | 455 | 335 |
| 27-Nov-20 | 275 | 455 | 335 |
| 04-Dec-20 | 465 | 328 | |
| 11-Dec-20 | 465 | 328 | |
| 18-Dec-20 | 465 | 328 | |
| 25-Dec-20 | 465 | 328 | |
| 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 the New South Wales North Coast.
Commentary
- Patchy rain fell on Sunday and Wednesday in north coast NSW with areas in the region recording anywhere between 1 and 50mm. Rain and possible storms are forecast for the rest of the week.
- Some farmers in the region are making the most of the rainfall they received and are sowing crops such as sorghum.
- Demand remains strong in north coast NSW. There is little feed available in the region with most hay in the region now moved. Cereal hay is being transported into the region from Victoria. Some roads in north coast NSW are opening and it is now easier for some farmers in the region to access feed.
- Cereal hay and lucerne prices quoted are for supplies to be carted into the region.
- No price changes have been noted this week.
- Cereal hay: +/-0 ($450 to $500/t). Prices remain steady this week.
- Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($600 to $700/t). Prices remain steady this week.
- Straw: +/-0 ($270 to $330/t). Prices remain steady this week.
- Pasture hay: +/-0 ($440 to $450/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.
- The Government continues to offer subsidies for transport of fodder, moving livestock and water infrastructure to support eligible farmers in NSW affected by drought. This can be backdated to 1st January 2018. For more information and to apply please visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate-and-emergencies/droughthu
