Report

Central West NSW

Chart
Table

Date	CW 20	CW 19	CW 5YA
10-Jan-20	415	475	263
17-Jan-20	400	450	263
24-Jan-20	415	450	263
31-Jan-20	470	450	263
07-Feb-20	470	425	252
14-Feb-20	470	425	252
21-Feb-20	470	425	252
28-Feb-20	470	425	252
06-Mar-20	425	450	257
13-Mar-20	380	475	257
20-Mar-20	380	475	257
27-Mar-20	380	475	257
03-Apr-20	380	475	269
10-Apr-20	380	475	269
17-Apr-20	380	494	269
24-Apr-20	380	513	269
01-May-20	380	513	290
08-May-20	380	513	290
15-May-20	380	526	290
22-May-20	380	540	290
29-May-20	380	575	290
05-Jun-20	380	575	307
12-Jun-20	380	575	307
19-Jun-20	380	575	307
26-Jun-20	380	590	307
03-Jul-20	380	600	334
10-Jul-20	330	600	334
17-Jul-20	330	600	334
24-Jul-20	330	600	334
31-Jul-20	330	600	334
07-Aug-20	330	600	352
14-Aug-20	330	600	352
21-Aug-20	330	563	352
28-Aug-20	330	525	352
04-Sep-20	330	525	334
11-Sep-20	330	415	334
18-Sep-20	330	400	346
25-Sep-20	330	400	346
02-Oct-20	330	400	307
09-Oct-20	330	400	307
16-Oct-20	260	400	307
23-Oct-20	260	400	307
30-Oct-20	260	420	307
06-Nov-20		420	305
13-Nov-20		420	305
20-Nov-20		425	305
27-Nov-20		425	305
04-Dec-20		425	296
11-Dec-20		415	296
18-Dec-20		415	296
25-Dec-20		415	296
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.

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

Commentary

No rain fell across the region in the past week, however, 5-10 mm is forecast for the coming weekend.
Growers in the Dubbo area are trying to get as much hay bailed as possible while conditions remain favourable. More hay will be cut over the next week.
There is hay in the region that has already been weather damaged and cutting has been slow due to heavy crops and significant drying time.
The majority of new season hay will still go into storage.
Small amounts of new season cereal hay, in particular oaten, have started to move.
Cereal hay prices eased this week, reflecting the new season price.
Cereal hay: -$70 ($240 to $280/tonne). Prices have eased this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($500 to $700/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($60 to $80/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($160 to $200/tonne). 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.