Report

South West WA

Chart
Table

Date	WA 20	WA 19	WA 5YA
10-Jan-20	340	300	248
17-Jan-20	350	300	248
24-Jan-20	350	300	248
31-Jan-20	350	300	248
07-Feb-20	350	305	257
14-Feb-20	370	318	257
21-Feb-20	358	330	257
28-Feb-20	345	340	257
06-Mar-20	340	340	261
13-Mar-20	335	340	261
20-Mar-20	345	340	261
27-Mar-20	345	340	261
03-Apr-20	345	340	264
10-Apr-20	345	340	264
17-Apr-20	345	340	264
24-Apr-20	345	340	264
01-May-20	345	340	266
08-May-20	345	340	266
15-May-20	345	340	266
22-May-20	345	340	266
29-May-20	345	340	266
05-Jun-20	345	340	272
12-Jun-20	345	340	272
19-Jun-20	348	340	272
26-Jun-20	350	340	272
03-Jul-20	350	340	269
10-Jul-20	350	340	269
17-Jul-20	350	340	269
24-Jul-20	350	340	269
31-Jul-20	350	340	269
07-Aug-20	350	340	269
14-Aug-20	350	340	269
21-Aug-20	350	340	269
28-Aug-20	350	340	269
04-Sep-20	350	340	266
11-Sep-20	350	340	266
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		340	232
30-Oct-20		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.

Dairy Australia generates a hay report to help farmers make more informed decisions when buying hay. The hay report is updated 40 times per year and provides an independent and timely assessment of hay markets in each dairy region.

This report summarises the hay market for Western Australia's south-west region.

Commentary

It was a hot, dry week in southwest Western Australia with no rainfall recorded in the region.
While most farmers have finished baling straw around the country, there is still some be baled in Western Australia.
Domestic demand is steady in southwest Western Australia. New season hay and straw is moving fast and is limited in supply. A lot of hay in the state is now committed. It is becoming difficult to source hay. There is very little carryover from previous seasons.
Cereal hay prices have firmed this week.
Cereal hay: +10 ($320 to $380/t). Prices have firmed this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($450 to $490). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($120 to 150/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($240 to $280/t). 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.