Report

Darling Downs

Chart
Table

Date	DD 20	DD 19	DD 5YA
10-Jan-20	500	480	344
17-Jan-20	500	480	344
24-Jan-20	520	490	344
31-Jan-20	525	500	344
07-Feb-20	525	500	349
14-Feb-20	525	500	349
21-Feb-20	480	500	349
28-Feb-20	435	500	349
06-Mar-20	435	538	368
13-Mar-20	435	575	368
20-Mar-20	435	575	368
27-Mar-20	415	575	368
03-Apr-20	415	575	376
10-Apr-20	415	553	376
17-Apr-20	415	558	376
24-Apr-20	415	563	376
01-May-20	390	563	383
08-May-20	390	563	383
15-May-20	390	581	383
22-May-20	390	600	383
29-May-20	390	600	383
05-Jun-20	390	600	394
12-Jun-20	390	600	394
19-Jun-20	370	600	394
26-Jun-20	350	600	394
03-Jul-20	350	625	407
10-Jul-20	350	625	407
17-Jul-20	350	635	407
24-Jul-20	350	635	407
31-Jul-20	310	635	407
07-Aug-20	310	635	415
14-Aug-20	310	635	415
21-Aug-20	310	580	415
28-Aug-20	310	525	415
04-Sep-20	310	525	392
11-Sep-20	310	450	392
18-Sep-20	310	450	382
25-Sep-20	310	438	382
02-Oct-20	310	425	373
09-Oct-20	310	425	373
16-Oct-20	310	425	373
23-Oct-20	310	425	373
30-Oct-20	310	425	373
06-Nov-20		425	358
13-Nov-20		425	358
20-Nov-20		425	358
27-Nov-20		435	358
04-Dec-20		445	357
11-Dec-20		455	357
18-Dec-20		455	357
25-Dec-20		455	357
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 Darling Downs, Queensland.

Commentary

Significant storms and hail impacted the area this week.
Whilst many growers have now finished their cereal hay season, there is weather damaged hay in the region.
Some growers are choosing not to bail new season straw due to low prices and good availability of other fodder types, including damaged new season hay.
Demand in general remains quiet due to low stock numbers in the area and cancelled horse events across the state.
A wet summer would take the pressure off irrigation lucerne and rhodes grass.
There are no changes to prices this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($300 to $320/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($400 to $450/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($60 to $70/tonne). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($200 to $240/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.