Central SA

Notes:

Commentary

• With 18mm to 20mm of rain falling in some parts of the region over the past fortnight, reasonable weather has supported good crop growth. With areas across the north now becoming quite dry, there are no serious concerns yet.
• While there is still potential for a promising season, growers are looking for good late winter and early spring rain.
• Diesel is sitting at around $2.10 per litre for bulk deliveries on farm. Fuel levies and increased prices for local deliveries are expected to remain a feature.
• Hay prices will need to rise to provide clearer market signals and support hay production against the increasing costs of inputs, labour, and commodity prices for alternative crops.
• With most hay being sold on contract, there is very little hay available for sale.
• Farmers are providing supplementary feed to support stock through to Spring
• Pricing remains steady. Stocks of any hay are now in short supply and prices are expected to remain steady due to lack of sales on the open market.
• No change to pricing this week as supply shortages have reduced open trade.
• Cereal hay: +/-0 ($190 to $260/t). Prices remain steady this week.
• Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($400 to $430/t). Prices remain steady this week.
• Straw: +/-0 ($130 to $150/t). Prices remain steady but supply is extremely short.
• 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.