Feed prices seem cast in concrete. The demand for roughage is minimal, while the supply does not overflow. What does this have to do with roughage prices?
The trade in roughage products is minimal. According to forage traders, this is partly due to the fact that the weather last week Rained has. A large number of livestock farmers have also harvested the second cut, which means that the feed supply has been sufficiently replenished. Traders do indicate that they expect that if it remains dry, trade will increase again.
Stable prices
Because supply and demand are both minimal, prices on the market are not affected. The price of straw (both wheat and barley straw) therefore remains stable at €132,50 per tonne, delivered to the farm. The price has been around this level since week 11 of this year. The price of meadow hay also remains stable and is once again €210 per tonne, free of charge. The price is still above last year and the 5-year average.
The price of silage grass remains at €50 per tonne free of charge and for perennial ryegrass prices of approximately €150 per tonne free of charge are still quoted. The price of spent grain was under pressure for some time, but that is no longer the case. The price therefore remains stable at €2,25 per percent dry matter.
Is good quality silage maize sold out?
Several traders report that good quality silage maize is starting to run out. On the other hand, the price is still very high. Corn with about 320 grams of starch still pays €65 to €67. The price this week remains at €67 per tonne, free of charge. However, traders say that they are increasingly looking for good quality.
Potato chips from France are also available again. This product is sold for €43 to €44 per tonne free at farm. The prices for red fescue, tall fescue and meadow meadow remain at €180, €170 and €155 per tonne, free of charge, respectively.