North Coast NSW

Notes:

Commentary

• Ongoing and additional damage from recent rainfall events is hindering recovery of flood-affected pastures and farms across the region. There is concern about the need for increased support to assist communities as winter progresses.
• Farmers producing fodder crops on higher ground are working to increase their stocks to support a reinstatement of the local fodder trade.
• Pastures have been damaged by waterlogging, damage to soil structure and inundation with mud.
• Biosecurity concerns have been raised by some farmers regarding the potential importation of weed seeds when large amounts of donated fodder of varying quality were brought into the region.
• Flood-affected farmers can call the Department of Primary Industries’ emergency hotline on 1800 814 647 to request assistance through the online portals:
• https://www.nsw.gov.au/floods
• https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/financial-assistance
• Minimal fodder sales outside of some Departmental purchases for emergency fodder drops.
• No changes to pricing this week due to ongoing storm impact recovery within the region.
• Cereal hay: +/-0 ($200 to $260/t). Prices bookmarked until more regular trade resumes.
• Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($380 to $430/t). Prices bookmarked until more regular trade resumes.
• Straw: +/-0 ($100 to $150/t). Prices bookmarked until more regular trade resumes.
• Pasture hay: +/-0 ($190 to $220/t). Prices remain steady this week.
• Please note: Cereal hay, straw, and lucerne prices should be considered as a bookmark rather than a reflection of the local trade due to the reliance on donations and current conditions. We recommend feed testing and viewing of fodder before purchase to be sure of the quality of feed.