While raw material prices and chunk prices are on the rise, the prices of various by-products are actually declining. In fact, the tendency is that it is time to take a closer look at rations.
In recent weeks, the prices of various by-products have fallen considerably. For example, suppliers have adjusted the products of wheat yeast concentrates (TGC) and wheat starches (TZM) downwards between €0,05 and €0,20 per percent dry matter. The reason for this price drop is a wide range. The offer varies slightly per supplier and sub-stream. For example, TZM Corami is again available to a limited extent.
However, on balance TZM and TGC can be an interesting protein source from a price point of view. Certainly, because the chunk prices (pigs en cattle) have risen considerably in recent months. Price increases are also likely in the coming months. Livestock farmers are therefore reminded that it is now time to recalculate rations.
Potato waste flows drain well
The range of residual flows from the potato industry is also extensive to very extensive. A trend that is common during this period of the year. A wide supply is matched by good demand; suppliers indicate that potato waste flows are relatively dominant in the various rations. As far as potato waste flows are concerned, price reductions are not immediately in the offing. As an exception to the rule, the residual flows from the bread and pastry industry tend to increase. For example, the price of robisco pellets at supplier Duynie has been increased by €2,50 per 100 kilos.
In that respect, there is a wide range now that beer brewers are preparing for the summer months. The Netherlands has had more and more small breweries in recent years. Since 2007, the number has even quadrupled to more than 370. A number of these parties do not know what to do with brewer's yeast, which is created during the fermentation process. A tricky point is that the residual flows at these small breweries are too small to serve livestock farmers on a large scale. However, there are opportunities for cheap feed for individual livestock farmers.
Pasture season has started
Now that the grazing season has started, the milk supply is increasing rapidly. Traditionally, the Dutch milk supply reaches its peak in May. Providers of dairy waste streams are already noticing a growing supply. Cheese whey, for example, is widely available. This also suggests that cheese production is in good shape.