Various forage traders have stated that livestock farmers have not been shy about roughage for some time, which means that it is still quiet in the feed trade. Could the precipitation of the past few days cause more commotion?
Last week's precipitation and last weekend has ensured that the growth of the grass continues, which means that it is expected that silage will be possible again soon. This also means that for now there is no storm among forage traders. After all, some livestock farmers expect to be able to feed fresh grass again in the long term.
Stable price levels
The fact that there is little trade is also reflected in the prices. These remain at the current price levels. This means that the price of straw (both barley and wheat straw) will be €132,50 per tonne free at the farm again this week. The price of meadow hay remains stable this week at €210 per tonne free at the farm. Silage maize still costs €67 per ton, free of charge.
The price of spent grains fell last week to €2,15 per percent dry matter, but now remains at that level. However, this price is slightly higher in the north and center of the country, due to transport costs. The price for perennial ryegrass remains at €150 per tonne free of charge and silage is listed at €50 per tonne free of charge.
Waiting for new harvest
As for red fescue, tall fescue and meadow meadow, livestock farmers have to wait for the new harvest. These products are described as 'sold out'. This does not only apply to these products, because most traders indicate that they only expect commotion on the feed market again when the new harvests arrive.