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A little more demand for silage maize
It is still very quiet on the feed market, according to various traders. However, there has been more trade in silage maize again last week. Has this also had an effect on the price?
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Choose the subscription that suits youThe trade in silage maize revived somewhat last week. However, the price for this product is highly dependent on the quality. For the very good quality (40% dry matter and 1.000 VEM) sometimes up to €70 per tonne is paid, free of charge. The average price is €65 per tonne, free of charge.
More demand for spent grains
It happened again last week more question to spent grains, but this has not directly led to a price increase. This remains at €2,70 per percent dry matter. There is more demand for this product because livestock farmers are looking for feed with a high protein content. According to a trader, spent grain is a good alternative to soy, which is not available everywhere.
There is currently little trade in silage and perennial ryegrass. The price of silage grass has managed to hold steady at €50 per tonne, free of charge. However, the price of perennial ryegrass could not do this and showed a price drop last week to €160 per tonne free at farm.
Straw price remains stable again
The straw trade continues steadily. Supply and demand are reasonably balanced, which means that the price (for both wheat and barley straw) remains stable at €140 per tonne, delivered to the farm. Various traders expect that price changes of any significance will only be visible again in 2019 for this product.
There has been slightly less demand for it in the last week meadow hay, causing the price to show a small decline. The price this week amounts to €240 per tonne, free of charge. The price drop is not expected to continue significantly in the coming weeks, because the product is scarce and demand remains reasonably stable.
Potato products are slightly more expensive again
The potato products are slightly more expensive this week. The price for the potato press fibers comes to €44 per tonne, which is Avebe's price. This is mainly due to a lack of product, while there is a lot of demand.
There is still no trade in meadow meadow, which means the price remains at €155 per tonne, free of charge. In contrast, the prices of red and tall fescue show a small decrease to €160 per tonne, free of charge. There is little demand for these products in the Netherlands. Various traders are looking elsewhere and indicate that there is more demand in Germany.