The trade in roughage is currently at a low ebb. There is little interest from livestock farmers to buy product, partly because the stocks are still large enough. Where do the prices come in?
Last week a shortage of spent grain drove the price up, but that sentiment no longer applies this week. Although there is still little spent grain available, the price remains stable this week at €2,60 per percent dry matter. This is mainly due to the fact that demand has not increased further. On the other hand, the waiting time remains at 3 to 4 weeks.
Supply and demand in balance
The prices of straw (both barley straw and wheat straw) also remain stable this week. This week, €105 per tonne will be paid free of charge for both types. Here and there it is reported that the top of the price range is slightly higher than last week. The price for meadow hay remains at €160 per tonne free at farm this week.
There is a little more demand for it this week silage corn, while the supply is still not too great. The price will therefore increase by €2 this week to €60 per tonne, free of charge. The price for silage grass remains stable at €50 per tonne free of charge and perennial ryegrass is once again trading at €110 per tonne free of charge.
Sold out
Field meadow, red fescue and tall fescue are almost sold out, making prices stable compared to last week: €135, €145 and €130 per tonne, free of charge, respectively. The price for feed potatoes also remains unchanged this week, at €36 per ton, free of charge.