Report

Atherton Tableland

Chart
Table

Date	AT 20	AT 19	AT 5YA
10-Jan-20	420	350	320
17-Jan-20	420	350	320
24-Jan-20	420	350	320
31-Jan-20	420	350	320
07-Feb-20	420	350	315
14-Feb-20	420	350	315
21-Feb-20	373	350	315
28-Feb-20	325	350	315
06-Mar-20	325	350	302
13-Mar-20	325	350	302
20-Mar-20	325	350	302
27-Mar-20	325	350	302
03-Apr-20	325	350	297
10-Apr-20	300	350	297
17-Apr-20	275	350	297
24-Apr-20	255	350	297
01-May-20	255	350	292
08-May-20	255	350	292
15-May-20	255	350	292
22-May-20	255	350	292
29-May-20	255	350	292
05-Jun-20	255	350	296
12-Jun-20	255	350	296
19-Jun-20	273	350	296
26-Jun-20	290	350	296
03-Jul-20	290	350	304
10-Jul-20	290	350	304
17-Jul-20	290	350	304
24-Jul-20	290	350	304
31-Jul-20	290	350	304
07-Aug-20	290	350	321
14-Aug-20	290	350	321
21-Aug-20	290	358	321
28-Aug-20	290	365	321
04-Sep-20	290	380	308
11-Sep-20	290	380	308
18-Sep-20	290	390	308
25-Sep-20	290	390	308
02-Oct-20	290	390	335
09-Oct-20	290	450	335
16-Oct-20	290	450	335
23-Oct-20		450	335
30-Oct-20		450	335
06-Nov-20		435	326
13-Nov-20		420	326
20-Nov-20		420	326
27-Nov-20		420	326
04-Dec-20		420	320
11-Dec-20		420	320
18-Dec-20		420	320
25-Dec-20		420	320
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 the Atherton Tableland, Queensland.

Commentary

There was no significant rain to report in the region this week, with more overcast days. Conditions have not been favourable for hay making due to the ongoing cloud cover.
Demand continues to be slow due to good paddock feed and record cattle prices in Mareeba this week.
Small amounts of hay have moved locally for weaners.
Growers prefer not to store any hay long term.
Some farmers may look to an alternative such as growing peanuts, as demand is subdued for hay and corn.
Prices are not expected to ease much further.
Pasture (Rhodes Grass) hay: +/-0 ($280 to $300/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Note: Hay in the Atherton Tablelands is traditionally priced at $/bale, so it is important to check bale weights for conversion. 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.