Report

Central West NSW

Chart
Table

Date	CW 21	CW 20	CW 5YA
08-Jan-21	260	415	300
15-Jan-21	230	400	300
22-Jan-21	230	415	300
29-Jan-21	230	470	300
05-Feb-21	230	470	299
12-Feb-21	230	470	299
19-Feb-21	230	470	299
26-Feb-21	230	470	299
05-Mar-21		425	286
12-Mar-21		380	286
19-Mar-21		380	286
26-Mar-21		380	286
02-Apr-21		380	298
09-Apr-21		380	298
16-Apr-21		380	298
23-Apr-21		380	298
30-Apr-21		380	298
07-May-21		380	319
14-May-21		380	319
21-May-21		380	319
28-May-21		380	319
04-Jun-21		380	332
11-Jun-21		380	332
18-Jun-21		380	332
25-Jun-21		380	332
02-Jul-21		380	349
09-Jul-21		330	349
16-Jul-21		330	349
23-Jul-21		330	349
30-Jul-21		330	349
06-Aug-21		330	364
13-Aug-21		330	364
20-Aug-21		330	364
27-Aug-21		330	364
03-Sep-21		330	346
10-Sep-21		330	346
17-Sep-21		330	346
24-Sep-21		330	346
01-Oct-21		330	307
08-Oct-21		330	307
15-Oct-21		260	307
22-Oct-21		260	307
29-Oct-21		260	307
05-Nov-21		260	305
12-Nov-21		260	305
19-Nov-21		260	305
26-Nov-21		260	305
03-Dec-21		260	296
10-Dec-21		260	296
17-Dec-21		260	296
24-Dec-21			296
31-Dec-21

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.

This report summarises the hay market for central-west New South Wales.

Commentary

Rainfall for the region was varied over the past week, with 50-80mm of rain recorded. Cutting and baling of lucerne and teff grass in the area has been hindered by ongoing wet conditions.
Hay quality has also been impacted by the rain. Many growers have opted to graze their lucerne, especially dryland, rather than try and make hay with the continued summer rainfall. Chaffing mills are still taking good quality lucerne but quantities are well down on previous years.
Demand remains subdued and trade is limited, while there is plenty of feed available.
Some growers are reporting problems with mice in the area, with some concerned about potential damages to fodder stored on farm.
No change to prices this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($220 to $240/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($350 to $450/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($60 to $80/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($160 to $200/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.