Report

Central West NSW

Chart
Table

Date	CW 21	CW 20	CW 5YA
08-Jan-21	260	415	300
15-Jan-21	230	400	300
22-Jan-21	230	415	300
29-Jan-21	230	470	300
05-Feb-21	230	470	299
12-Feb-21	230	470	299
19-Feb-21	230	470	299
26-Feb-21	230	470	299
05-Mar-21	230	425	286
12-Mar-21	230	380	286
19-Mar-21	230	380	286
26-Mar-21	230	380	286
02-Apr-21	230	380	298
09-Apr-21	230	380	298
16-Apr-21	230	380	298
23-Apr-21	205	380	298
30-Apr-21	205	380	298
07-May-21	205	380	319
14-May-21		380	319
21-May-21		380	319
28-May-21		380	319
04-Jun-21		380	332
11-Jun-21		380	332
18-Jun-21		380	332
25-Jun-21		380	332
02-Jul-21		380	349
09-Jul-21		330	349
16-Jul-21		330	349
23-Jul-21		330	349
30-Jul-21		330	349
06-Aug-21		330	364
13-Aug-21		330	364
20-Aug-21		330	364
27-Aug-21		330	364
03-Sep-21		330	346
10-Sep-21		330	346
17-Sep-21		330	346
24-Sep-21		330	346
01-Oct-21		330	307
08-Oct-21		330	307
15-Oct-21		260	307
22-Oct-21		260	307
29-Oct-21		260	307
05-Nov-21		260	305
12-Nov-21		260	305
19-Nov-21		260	305
26-Nov-21		260	305
03-Dec-21		260	296
10-Dec-21		260	296
17-Dec-21		260	296
24-Dec-21			296
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 central-west New South Wales.

Commentary

This week saw rain fall in the northern parts of the region, with Orange and Dubbo recording up to 20mm of rain. This has reportedly been ideal for growers that have been sowing over the last fortnight, giving topsoil a much-needed boost.
Many growers have been spreading bait for mice during or immediately after planting, to prevent seed loss.
Significant mice damage to stored hay continues to be reported, as numbers peak across the region.
There are reports of a shortage of good quality cereal hay in the region, following wet hay making conditions last year and ongoing damage by mice.
No changes to pricing this week.
Cereal hay: +/-0 ($190 to $220/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 ($160 to $200/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.