The feed market is dominated by stability; demand, supply and prices are stable. Many livestock farmers are currently busy with land work, which puts the purchase of roughage in second place.
Although the roughage market mainly stable prices shows, the price for spent grain actually shows a decline. The price drops by €0,05 to €2,40 per percent dry matter, which is mainly due to the increase in supply. This while demand has remained stable. The price for perennial ryegrass also shows a decrease and therefore amounts to €150 per tonne, delivered to the farm.
Stability prevails in the market
The price for straw (both wheat and barley straw) has been relatively stable since the beginning of the year, which is mainly due to the balance between supply and demand. This means that the price will remain at €135 per tonne, free of charge, this week. The price for silage maize has also not changed this week and is €60 per ton, free of charge. It is stated that the demand for this product is good, which proves that above all the quality determines the price.
The price for meadow hay has shown a downward trend since week 11, but this now appears to be coming to an end. The price remains stable this week at €205 per tonne, free of charge. However, if we look at the figures from previous years, we see that the price is still above the 5-year average. The price for silage grass also remains stable and is trading at €55 per tonne free of charge this week.
In addition, the prices of red fescue, tall fescue and meadow meadow also remain stable this week, which means that the prices amount to €180, €165 and €155 per tonne ex-farm respectively. There is virtually no trade in feed potatoes, so no current price indication can be given.
Grass harvest still unclear
As described at the top of this article, a large number of livestock farmers are busy working on the land. Here and there is the first cut gras already taken from the land, although it is mainly mowed for personal use. "Due to the calm weather last winter, with little snow, a nice first cut can be achieved. However, it is still too early for prices," several forage traders say.