There is currently little trade on the feed market. This means that prices are taking a stand this week. According to the traders, the market will only explode again when the first silage maize is put on the market.
Most (dairy) farmers are waiting for the new harvest of silage maize almost the old harvest is no longer traded. This ensures that the price this week remains at an average of €65 per tonne, free of charge. Forage traders are talking about a 'calm before the storm', given that the first silage maize is expected to hit the market next week. If weather remains good, chopping can take place this weekend.
Stable prices
The price for straw (both barley and wheat straw) is under some pressure this week, but is holding up. This means that the price remains at €100 per tonne, free of charge. Traders do report that the price is not expected to slide downwards again. The price of meadow hay remains stable this week at €140 per tonne free at the farm.
There is virtually no trade in perennial ryegrass, although the supply is not large. This means that the price remains at €110 per tonne, free of charge. There is slightly more trade in silage, but that does not cause the price to rise. This price also remains stable and is trading at €50 per tonne, free of charge, this week. Beer spent grain is once again trading stable at €2,25 per percent dry matter.
According to traders, red fescue, tall fescue and meadow meadow are almost sold out. The prices therefore remain at €145, €130 and €135 per tonne, free of charge, respectively. There is currently little trade in feed potatoes.