Report

Bega Valley

Chart
Table

Date	Bega 21	Bega 20	Bega 5YA
08-Jan-21	325	420	321
15-Jan-21	325	420	321
22-Jan-21	325	475	321
29-Jan-21	325	475	321
05-Feb-21	325	475	328
12-Feb-21	325	475	328
19-Feb-21	325	475	328
26-Feb-21	325	475	328
05-Mar-21		465	324
12-Mar-21		455	324
19-Mar-21		455	324
26-Mar-21		455	324
02-Apr-21		415	316
09-Apr-21		415	316
16-Apr-21		415	316
23-Apr-21		415	316
30-Apr-21		375	316
07-May-21		375	316
14-May-21		375	316
21-May-21		375	316
28-May-21		375	316
04-Jun-21		375	325
11-Jun-21		375	325
18-Jun-21		375	325
25-Jun-21		375	325
02-Jul-21		375	346
09-Jul-21		375	346
16-Jul-21		375	346
23-Jul-21		375	346
30-Jul-21		375	346
06-Aug-21		375	380
13-Aug-21		375	380
20-Aug-21		375	380
27-Aug-21		375	380
03-Sep-21		375	361
10-Sep-21		375	361
17-Sep-21		375	361
24-Sep-21		375	361
01-Oct-21		375	330
08-Oct-21		375	330
15-Oct-21		375	330
22-Oct-21		375	330
29-Oct-21		375	330
05-Nov-21		375	316
12-Nov-21		375	316
19-Nov-21		375	316
26-Nov-21		375	316
03-Dec-21		325	308
10-Dec-21		325	308
17-Dec-21		325	308
24-Dec-21			308
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 the Bega Valley, New South Wales.

Commentary

There was some light showers recorded across the region this past week, with Bega recording a total of 40mm of rain for February. Rain experienced over spring and summer have support pasture growth for grazing stock.
Some growers in the region are concentrating on kikuyu grass and keeping summer weeds down.
Demand remains subdued, with trade limited. There are reports of small amounts of quality cereal hay coming in for farmers.
No changes to prices this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($300 to $350/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($600 to $650/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Straw: +/-0 ($200 to $230/t). Prices remain steady this week.
Pasture hay: +/-0 ($350 to $400/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.