Report

South West WA

Chart
Table

Date	WA 21	WA 20	WA 5YA
08-Jan-21	315	340	248
15-Jan-21	315	350	248
22-Jan-21		350	248
29-Jan-21		350	248
05-Feb-21		350	257
12-Feb-21		370	257
19-Feb-21		358	257
26-Feb-21		345	257
05-Mar-21		340	261
12-Mar-21		335	261
19-Mar-21		345	261
26-Mar-21		345	261
02-Apr-21		345	264
09-Apr-21		345	264
16-Apr-21		345	264
23-Apr-21		345	264
30-Apr-21		345	264
07-May-21		345	266
14-May-21		345	266
21-May-21		345	266
28-May-21		345	266
04-Jun-21		345	272
11-Jun-21		345	272
18-Jun-21		348	272
25-Jun-21		350	272
02-Jul-21		350	269
09-Jul-21		350	269
16-Jul-21		350	269
23-Jul-21		350	269
30-Jul-21		350	269
06-Aug-21		350	269
13-Aug-21		350	269
20-Aug-21		350	269
27-Aug-21		350	269
03-Sep-21		350	266
10-Sep-21		350	266
17-Sep-21		350	266
24-Sep-21		350	266
01-Oct-21		350	232
08-Oct-21		350	232
15-Oct-21		350	232
22-Oct-21		350	232
29-Oct-21		350	232
05-Nov-21		350	236
12-Nov-21		350	236
19-Nov-21		315	236
26-Nov-21		315	236
03-Dec-21		315	240
10-Dec-21		315	240
17-Dec-21		315	240
24-Dec-21			240
31-Dec-21

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 in the region this week and the hay season is all but finished.
Following a slow start to the season and challenging conditions at the start of bailing, the region has come away well.
Crops have yielded from 4-9/tonne.
It has been reported that export hay for top end is making $270-$290/tonne on farm and $200-$250/tonne for downgraded hay.
The Margert River area continues to make pasture hay.
All prices remain steady this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($330 to $370/tonne). Prices remain largely 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.