Report

South West WA

Chart
Table

Date	WA 20	WA 19	WA 5YA
10-Jan-20	340	300	213
17-Jan-20	350	300	213
24-Jan-20	350	300	213
31-Jan-20	350	300	213
07-Feb-20	350	305	220
14-Feb-20	370	318	220
21-Feb-20	358	330	220
28-Feb-20	345	340	220
06-Mar-20	340	340	227
13-Mar-20	335	340	227
20-Mar-20	345	340	227
27-Mar-20	345	340	227
03-Apr-20	345	340	230
10-Apr-20	345	340	230
17-Apr-20	345	340	230
24-Apr-20	345	340	230
01-May-20	345	340	236
08-May-20	345	340	236
15-May-20	345	340	236
22-May-20	345	340	236
29-May-20	345	340	236
05-Jun-20	345	340	244
12-Jun-20	345	340	244
19-Jun-20	348	340	244
26-Jun-20	350	340	244
03-Jul-20	350	340	241
10-Jul-20	350	340	241
17-Jul-20	350	340	241
24-Jul-20	350	340	241
31-Jul-20	350	340	241
07-Aug-20	350	340	241
14-Aug-20	350	340	241
21-Aug-20	350	340	241
28-Aug-20	350	340	241
04-Sep-20	350	340	238
11-Sep-20	350	340	238
18-Sep-20	350	340	266
25-Sep-20	350	340	266
02-Oct-20	350	340	232
09-Oct-20	350	340	232
16-Oct-20	350	340	232
23-Oct-20	350	340	232
30-Oct-20	350	340	232
06-Nov-20		340	236
13-Nov-20		340	236
20-Nov-20		325	236
27-Nov-20		315	236
04-Dec-20		315	240
11-Dec-20		315	240
18-Dec-20		330	240
25-Dec-20		330	240
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 Western Australia's south-west region.

Commentary

No rain fell across the region this week and hay continues to be made across the Wheat Belt.
Silage continues to be made in the Margert River area; pasture hay is still three weeks off being ready.
Conditions are varied and this is resulting in big difference in yields from one property to the next.
Hay plantings are significantly up this year and growers now waiting to see how their hay will grade.
There were no changes to prices this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($330 to $370/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($450 to $490). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($120 to 140/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($200 to $220/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.