The feed market has been calm for some time now, with stable prices. The situation will not be different in the first week of 2021 and the quotations will generally remain unchanged, although it should be noted that the supply is limited here and there.
The feed market was heading for a quiet end to the year at the end of 2020 and has entered 2021 with an equally stable trend. There are no crowds and prices enter the new year unchanged. The trade in straw continues reasonably well, with a price of €135 per tonne delivered free. There is a lot of demand for beer brush, but there is little product in stock. Partly due to corona. The waiting times for delivery can therefore be up to approximately 2 weeks. The price is stable at €2,90 per percent dry matter.
Ask about grass silage
There is currently hardly any demand for silage maize, but there is also almost no supply, which means the price remains stable at €70 per tonne. There is more demand for silage from the market, but the supply is also limited and the price will increase by €5 this week to €65 per tonne.
There was quite a bit of demand for meadow hay in December, although the price remained stable. Demand has reportedly moved into the new year and there is currently more demand than supply. However, this has not (yet) led to a price increase and the price is still €200 per tonne.
Silent demand for grass seed hay
Demand for red fescue and meadow meadow is still subdued and prices remain stable this week. The price of perennial ryegrass also remains unchanged at €140 per tonne, but it is noted that there is no supply left over.
Limited supply of feed potatoes
Obtaining feed potatoes remains a difficult process for traders. Sounds from the market confirm that there is little to no supply and that arable farmers do not want to get rid of the potatoes yet. The DCA quotation remains unchanged this week at €40 per tonne, no surprise as the price has been stable for more than 20 weeks.