The Farm Tender Hay Report – Rain interrupts play
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- Nov 04, 2019
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Rain interrupts play
For the fortnight up to the 6th of November 2019
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Fantastic news that vast areas in Queensland and New South Wales received some decent rainfall over the last week. Rain also fell in the Haymaking areas of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, which put a temporary stop to proceedings. The rain would have helped some crops destined for Grain production but not others.
The outcome of the rain on the Hay market from a demand perspective will play out over the coming weeks. We are yet to know if there has been any damage to Hay that was rained upon.
It was all hands on deck when the forecast for rain came about. So the week leading up has been hectic for Contractors and Farmers alike, as the pressure was on to get it in the bale and then get it under some form of Cover.
Those guys using the steamers were able to virtually go around the clock, which was a distinct advantage. I am not sure if there's an industry-wide acceptance of Steamers, but I know a couple of Contractors that swear by them. We would be interested in hearing anyone's view on them.
Shane Ruyg points out below that it has been a frustrating Haymaking season so far (when isn't it), with the lack of dew and now the rain combined with the cooler condition at times that has prevented windrows from curing.
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There is more Canola Hay than first thought. Over the years, it has become a much more accepted form of Hay, and we now know of people that just use Canola Hay exclusively. We are constantly hearing by many in the industry that the nitrate test is very important for Canola Hay.
It's quite impressive how the Hay industry has managed to evolve over the years, and if anything, it has given Grain Farmers an extra income option they once wouldn't have considered. I certainly remember back 20 years ago when I was on the Farm, we only ever cut pasture paddocks of Rye and Clover and never entertained cutting Cereals.
Hay can also be a management tool for Grain Farmers, who are struggling with weed resistance issues.
Here are some of the quotes from the last fortnight of sales:
The market eased slightly as many Farmers were looking to quit Hay straight off the baler. For this to happen, some had to give a little, and it was a case of Farmers saying, if you are going to pick it up out of the paddock, we are prepared to give a slight discount for that.New-season Cereal Hay sold in the $220-$250/mt range where the previous 3x two-week blocks, it was more $250/mt and above.
Similar with Vetch, although not as extreme, as we saw parcels sell for $300/mt and less whereas before it was more like $300/mt and above
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Canola Hay, depending on the test sold from $250/mt to $285/mt in the last fortnight.
Lucerne Hay is harder to find due to the price or lack of irrigation water. We see Lucerne Hay being the most expensive variety of Hay on the market due to it being the Hay of choice in the Horse industry. We sold some old season shedded Lucerne small bales for $15.40 + GST to a wholesaler who will freight them to Sydney from Northern Victoria and then sell them into the retail market.
There is interest in Straw, but of coarse, that won't play out fully until the Grain Harvest gets into full swing.
We go around the grounds to see what our Farm Tender Sales people have to say:
Bonnie Kenner - North East Vic based
Bonnie said - Hay is in full swing at the moment, and after some reasonably widespread rain on the weekend, there is now a lot of Hay that has been shedded and the feed test results have come in. Oaten Hay is selling very well at the moment, with prices holding fairly firm across the board. Shane Ruyg - Vic Mallee based
Shane said - The Hay job has been solid through the past fortnight without breaking any records. There has been a lot of frustration in the baling of Hay with cool conditions, lack of dew, and now the rain. Pricing has eased slightly, and it will be interesting to see how the rains in NSW/QLD affect this. Starting to see more feed tests come through with some good numbers but did see an article from NSW that suggested there is a lot out there that is high in Nitrate.
Shane said - The Hay job has been solid through the past fortnight without breaking any records. There has been a lot of frustration in the baling of Hay with cool conditions, lack of dew, and now the rain. Pricing has eased slightly, and it will be interesting to see how the rains in NSW/QLD affect this. Starting to see more feed tests come through with some good numbers but did see an article from NSW that suggested there is a lot out there that is high in Nitrate.
Mike Pickard - Southern Queensland based
Mike said - Good quantities of quality Hay sold into Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland as buyers are getting in early before the rush. Listings are coming out of the woodwork now that there are bales on the ground. Prices for some Hay have been reduced, especially in Cereals, to meet the market of around $235/mt.
Mike said - Good quantities of quality Hay sold into Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland as buyers are getting in early before the rush. Listings are coming out of the woodwork now that there are bales on the ground. Prices for some Hay have been reduced, especially in Cereals, to meet the market of around $235/mt.
Paul Grayling - Northern Vic based
Paul said - Cereal Hay, with a good test, is selling well at around the $235/mt+ mark ex Wimmera and Mallee, with more Hay to come down in the south as weather permits. We are seeing Vetch Hay testing up well and selling around the $300/mt mark. So far the quality isn’t an issue, with most parcels testing a touch lighter on protein but high in energy and sugars. The recent rain event might effect Hay that’s still in the windrow depending on total rainfall in that area, with most Haymaking areas getting around 20mm or there abouts, Hay that didn’t get any rain might attract a $5-$10 premium.
Dwain Duxson - Farm Tender & DelayPay
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For more information on selling or buying Hay contact the following:
Paul Grayling – 0447 069 082 or paulg@farmtender.com.au
Shane Ruyg – 0447 922 604 or shaner@farmtender.com.au
Mike Pickard – 0429 677 636 or mikep@farmtender.com.au
Bonnie Kenner - 0488 789 012 or bonniek@farmtender.com.au
Or 1300 Farming (1300 327 646)
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If you are keen to know more ring Dwain 0427 011 900 or Kelsey 0409 117 730
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