In recent weeks, some precipitation has returned to the country, once again averting the need to buy roughage. The majority of the prices therefore remain stable, although the price for meadow hay does increase a little.
On the one hand, it is striking that prices remain stable now that it is so quiet; Typically, the price drops when supply and demand become entangled in this imbalance. However, the supply of most products is so limited that this currently has little or no effect on prices. This is also reflected in the price for meadow hay. The demand for this product is minimal, but those who want to buy have to pay a relatively high price. This is because the supply is very low, which allows sellers to keep the price high.
For this week, the price increases by €10 per tonne to €150 per tonne, free of charge. Forage traders report that trade mainly takes place between farmers. There is only minimal supply available through the trade. Although this is a reasonable price in this market (with little supply and limited demand), it is lower than last year and the 5-year average.
Stable prices again
Here and there there were also sounds that it was last week The straw market was slightly busier again, although this did not lead to a price increase. This price remains at €105 per tonne free at the farm, with very occasionally a small dip to a price of €100 or €95 per tonne. The traders also report that there is somewhat more demand for chopped straw, with a price of €165 to €170 quoted. However, the harvest is still in full swing, so the price is expected to drop significantly.
The price of silage maize remains at €70 per tonne, free of charge, although it should be noted that this concerns (very) good quality and is therefore the top end of the market. Silage grass is still quoted at €50 per tonne free of charge and this is not expected to change in the short term. beer grain quotes €230 per percent dry matter.
The price of red fescue remains stable at €145 per tonne free from farm, although it must be said that the top of the price range has increased slightly: to €155 per tonne free from farm. The price of tall fescue is €130 per tonne free of charge, meadow meadow this week amounts to €135 per tonne free of charge and perennial ryegrass is still at €110 per tonne free of charge.
All changes and prices can be found in our database.