Increasing concerns about the availability of silage maize

There is no mention of a new harvest yet for wheat straw. But with some good weather, some new supply could arrive from France at the end of next week. The supply is now slowly starting, but traders do not expect a flood. In the meantime, the grain harvest in France is in full swing, as the beautiful images that pass by in the Tour de France testify. 

In the south of France the harvest would be somewhat more successful than in the north, it is indicated. The DCA Indicative Price takes a step back, to €155 per tonne. The price for the old harvest is still used. 

barley straw
The necessary supply of barley straw also comes from the south of France. But Dutch product Hoeksche Waard is now also coming onto the market, but according to traders it is not lasting. One has already had a shipment and indicates that there is something. Due to the rain, the supply is still minimal. For those who really want it, Dutch options can be found. The DCA Indication Price for the new harvest is €125 per tonne and remains the same as last week.

Concerns about late sowing
The market only gets noisy when it comes to silage maize. Because what can be done if you have only just sown? The growing conditions are not bad at the moment, but it should not be forgotten that it is almost mid-July, traders indicate. Suppliers are increasingly reluctant to sell remaining supplies from last season. Livestock farmers who are concerned would like to record volumes in the long term. This does come with a hefty price tag. The DCA Indication Price for the old harvest remains the same this week at €95 per tonne, although there is an increasing undertone. 

Steady trade in meadow hay
As far as meadow hay is concerned, trade appears to be continuing steadily. But there is not much demand. On the other hand, the supply would also be limited. This is due to the fact that only a few cuts have been harvested this year. And if there is some supply, it often comes from abroad. Mainly from France and Germany. The DCA Indicative Price of the new harvest remains the same at €180 per tonne.

Grass seed hay
Traders in grass seed hay indicate that there is still hardly any trade in it. There would still be something available for the real enthusiast, but he would pay the main price. ''We need drier weather. Then over time there could be more supply from, for example, Dutch or French soil," says a trader. The DCA Indicative Price remains at €185 per tonne for the time being.

silage
The mood regarding the trade in silage appears to be somewhat changeable at the moment. One speaks of little demand and little trade. The other indicates that it will continue. The supply would be somewhat less, but the demand remains. Another trader indicates that high-quality silage is currently selling very well. Especially from Dutch soil. It is seen as a good alternative to silage maize in rations for young cattle. The DCA Indicative Price remains the same at €85 per tonne. According to the market, feed potatoes are hardly available. There is a demand for it here and there. The DCA Indicative Price remains the same at €60 per tonne.

For a while, the European Championship seemed to give the spent grain market an extra boost, but according to traders, this is not so bad. After all, the beer for the European Championships has already been brewed before and has been in the barrel for a while. According to insiders, spent grains are in limited supply. The DCA Indication Price nevertheless remains the same at €3,20 per percent dry matter.