Report

Bega Valley

Chart
Table

Date	Bega 20	Bega 19	Bega 5YA
10-Jan-20	420	450	321
17-Jan-20	420	450	321
24-Jan-20	475	450	321
31-Jan-20	475	450	321
07-Feb-20	475	450	328
14-Feb-20	475	450	328
21-Feb-20	475	450	328
28-Feb-20	475	450	328
06-Mar-20	465	450	324
13-Mar-20	455	450	324
20-Mar-20	455	450	324
27-Mar-20	455	450	324
03-Apr-20	415	450	316
10-Apr-20	415	450	316
17-Apr-20	415	450	316
24-Apr-20	415	450	316
01-May-20	375	450	316
08-May-20	375	450	316
15-May-20	375	450	316
22-May-20	375	450	316
29-May-20	375	450	316
05-Jun-20	375	450	325
12-Jun-20	375	450	325
19-Jun-20	375	450	325
26-Jun-20	375	450	325
03-Jul-20	375	450	346
10-Jul-20	375	520	346
17-Jul-20	375	520	346
24-Jul-20	375	535	346
31-Jul-20	375	555	346
07-Aug-20	375	575	380
14-Aug-20	375	575	380
21-Aug-20	375	575	380
28-Aug-20	375	575	380
04-Sep-20	375	525	361
11-Sep-20	375	415	361
18-Sep-20	375	415	361
25-Sep-20	375	413	361
02-Oct-20	375	410	330
09-Oct-20	375	375	330
16-Oct-20	375	373	330
23-Oct-20		370	330
30-Oct-20		370	330
06-Nov-20		375	316
13-Nov-20		380	316
20-Nov-20		400	316
27-Nov-20		400	316
04-Dec-20		390	308
11-Dec-20		390	308
18-Dec-20		390	308
25-Dec-20		390	308
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 Bega Valley, New South Wales.

Commentary

It has been smoky and dry in Bega this week and thunderstorms are forecast for late in the week.
Farmers in the region are doing what they can to keep things running. Some are running on generators, others are having water carted in, and some are preparing to sow crops to provide themselves feed.
Demand is holding very strong in the Bega Valley. With some pasture and feed lost there is demand coming from these farmers additional to those who have run out of. There was very little feed made in Bega and surrounding regions this season. Hay is being carted into the region from NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Getting hay to some in the region requires police escort.
The prices quoted are for hay and straw to be carted into the region.
It has been reported that vetch is being delivered to the region from $450-480/t.
It has been reported that canola is being delivered into the region from $410/t.
No price changes have been noted this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($410 to $430/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($650 to $700/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($250 to $300/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($400 to $500/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/droughthub