Inside Feed
Loads of new maize report to the feed market
The maize harvest is starting in more and more places. Here and there, new parties are already appearing on the feed market. What does this mean for prices? An inventory was also made among traders of the effect the weather of the past few weeks has had on the market.
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The loads of new corn do not yet cause a change in the price of old corn. While the new harvest is sold for between €50 and €55 per tonne, depending on dry matter and quality, old corn silage still sells for around €70 per tonne. The question is whether this will ultimately have any effect on the price. This has been set in stone at €70 per tonne since the beginning of this year. This image has never occurred before in the past 5 years.
Straw and spent grain
The straw price remains the same as last week at €120 per tonne. For now there is sufficient straw available. Some old straw here and there, some is coming across the border from Germany and some is still being supplied from France. Traders indicate that finding straw is somewhat difficult, but this does not mean that the straw supply currently leaves much to be desired. Here and there, livestock farmers have to make do with less than they would like to be able to provide for everyone, but this happens sporadically.
The spent grain price, on the other hand, drops by €0,10 to €2,60 per percent of dry matter. The supply is good, breweries are still going strong, something that does not always happen at this time of year. Demand also remains at a good level, resulting in a good balance between supply and demand. Traders also expect demand to be good because brewer's spent grain is a good addition to grass silage, which has quite a lot of sugar and has an average protein content score.
Rainy week
The rain still brings calm to the market. The demand for grass has fallen sharply. Somehow a good thing, since the supply of grass pits is minimal. The potholes that are still traded are still selling for an average of €60, although there are rumors that this price will drop somewhat in the coming weeks.
Meadow hay, the various types of grass seed hay and feed potatoes also remain stable. The supply of meadow hay is sufficient and in balance with demand. The price remains at €190 per tonne this week. Perennial ryegrass, redwing, tall fescue and meadow meadow remain at €120, €140, €130 and €115 respectively. The supply of feed potatoes is very variable, but the price remains stable at €40 per tonne.
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