The feed market continues to ripple quietly this week. The expected uproar is yet to come. The traders indicate that the trade itself is going well, but that there are still few exciting notes. Just like in previous weeks, the brewery grain prize brings some life to the brewery.
Traders are not dissatisfied with trade in general. They all indicate that things are going well, but that they are not overflowing with demand. It is expected that it will pick up in a few weeks. This is a periodic phenomenon, towards spring.
Just like last week, the spent grain price is causing the most commotion. The price was already lower last week and that is also the case this week. Prices range from €2,50 in the south to €2,65 (per % dry matter) in the north, a decrease of €0,10. The price drop is a response to the growing supply. All beer breweries are now running at full capacity again.
Little trade, but a striking difference
There is still little supply for meadow meadow, red fescue, tall fescue and perennial ryegrass. As a result, there is little trade. Periodically, these prices remain stable for a number of weeks. Yet prices are relatively low compared to the same period last year. Perennial ryegrass, for example, is listed as €50 lower. Tall fescue is trading €40 lower and field meadow and red fescue are both trading €20 lower than last year.
Feed potatoes are trading higher this week and last week than before. This has to do with very little supply and the small number of traders who trade in potatoes during this period. The price is increasing towards €50 per tonne (free of charge).
Straw, hay, corn and silage stable
Just like last week, the prices of straw, hay, corn and silage remain stable. Depending on the quality, they note a small price difference here and there. Straw and meadow hay are quoted at a maximum of €10 more or less and maize and silage are quoted here and there by €5 higher or lower. The prices are €100, €160, €70 and €60 respectively.