The feed market is reasonably stable. Traders do notice that the market continues to run, because livestock farmers are careful with the stock.
The price of silage maize is dropping slightly because the trade in it is as good as over. Yet there still are traders who do business for around €55 to €60 per tonne, free of charge.
There is also little demand for meadow hay and that is why the price is also dropping slightly here. The average price is around €200 per tonne, with occasional transactions at higher levels. Traders expect the price to rise further, especially because there is little supply.
Stable straw trade
Trade in wheat and barley straw remains stable and the price is flat to slightly declining. On average, €135 per tonne is quoted, while last week it was €140 per tonne. There are some problems surrounding transport from France, for example. In the Netherlands, on the other hand, little is purchased, because arable farmers ask at least €125 per tonne.
The price of spent grains is also dropping slightly because the grass is currently rich in protein, forage traders report. As a result, demand is declining slightly. There is also less supply because factories are renovating. On average, approximately €2,35 is paid per percent of dry matter.
Sold out products
Feed potatoes, red fescue, tall fescue and meadow meadow have not been available for weeks. The latest prices quoted are €40, €150, €150 and €155 per tonne, free of charge, respectively. Traders expect that there will be fewer feed potatoes available this season, because the industry will be economical with the potatoes.