Report

South West Victoria

Chart
Table

Date	SW 21	SW 20	SW 5YA
08-Jan-21	200	285	228
15-Jan-21	200	325	228
22-Jan-21	200	325	228
29-Jan-21	200	325	228
05-Feb-21	200	325	230
12-Feb-21	200	325	230
19-Feb-21	200	300	230
26-Feb-21	200	275	230
05-Mar-21	200	275	231
12-Mar-21	200	275	231
19-Mar-21	200	270	231
26-Mar-21	200	270	231
02-Apr-21	200	270	242
09-Apr-21	200	270	242
16-Apr-21	200	270	242
23-Apr-21	190	270	242
30-Apr-21	190	260	242
07-May-21	190	260	256
14-May-21		260	256
21-May-21		260	256
28-May-21		260	256
04-Jun-21		260	274
11-Jun-21		260	274
18-Jun-21		260	274
25-Jun-21		260	274
02-Jul-21		260	273
09-Jul-21		260	273
16-Jul-21		245	273
23-Jul-21		230	273
30-Jul-21		230	273
06-Aug-21		230	264
13-Aug-21		215	264
20-Aug-21		215	264
27-Aug-21		215	264
03-Sep-21		215	255
10-Sep-21		215	255
17-Sep-21		215	255
24-Sep-21		215	255
01-Oct-21		215	239
08-Oct-21		215	239
15-Oct-21		215	239
22-Oct-21		215	239
29-Oct-21		215	239
05-Nov-21		215	224
12-Nov-21		215	224
19-Nov-21		215	224
26-Nov-21		215	224
03-Dec-21		200	217
10-Dec-21		200	217
17-Dec-21		200	217
24-Dec-21			217
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 South-west Victoria.

Commentary

Up to 40mm of rain was recorded in the region over the past week. Following recent rain, there is good pasture availability and grass continues to be seeded by some.
The Mallee and Wimmera areas are reportedly still dry and will required rainfall to support recently sown crops for the upcoming season.
Some farmers with storage continue to seek out good quality hay, taking advantage of low prices.
There is varied qualities of hay on the market, with trade expected to increase as the weather becomes cooler and farmers begin to utilise stored feed.
No change to pricing this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($170 to $210/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($350 to $400/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($60 to $80/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($150 to $180/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.