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Supply of new maize on the feed market is falling
While almost all maize has been harvested in the south of the country, there are still a few plots left standing in the north. The last plots of the country will go in the next 2 weeks. As a result, the supply of new maize is becoming increasingly limited. What about the other roughage?
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When it comes to the price of silage maize, little has actually changed. The product is delivered to the livestock farmer's yard for an average of €55 per tonne. Supply and demand remain relatively stable and are not inferior to each other. This is different with spent grains. It was already in line with expectations: the spent grain price will rise this week to an average of €2,70, with a range of approximately €2,55 in the south and €2,80 in the north. Supply is declining slightly for many traders, while demand remains very stable.
Low supply
There is also a limited supply of many other products, such as grass silage and feed potatoes. It is actually almost impossible to quote a price for grass pits anymore, the traders unanimously say. The dry matter prices are approximately between €1,70 and €1,90 per percent dry matter. At a percentage of 35%, this amounts to €59,50 to €66,50 per tonne, which corresponds well with the price level of €65 per tonne in recent weeks.
The supply of feed potatoes also remains meager, although there are rumors that the tide will soon turn. It remains to be seen and partly depends on the developments of the corona measures. The harvest is now in full swing, but the price remains at €40 per tonne.
With meadow hay, the supply remains relatively stable, but there is a small demand that the supply is able to meet well. The price remains at €190 per tonne. In addition, the supply of grass seed hay remains limited. These prices remain stable for the umpteenth week in a row at those of perennial ryegrass after a step up two weeks ago.
Straw
There remained some uncertainty in the market for both the supply and the price of straw for a long time. So far this has not resulted in any further increase in the price, which remains at €135 per tonne (free of charge). The supply has so far been sufficient to meet demand. Traders expect this to change as spring approaches.