The situation on the roughage market remains calm. The demand for roughage remains at a normally good level. Despite this, prices remain stable or even increase slightly.
Compared to last week, little change is noticeable on the roughage market. Prices generally remain stable and supply and demand are in reasonable balance. Livestock farmers are currently taking a critical look at the protein in the ration. Because of the expensive soy, alternatives are actively sought. This explains the relatively high price of spent grain, which is still listed at €2,90 per percent dry matter.
Limited supply of straw
Several traders notice that it is becoming more difficult to obtain straw. The supply is tighter and arable farmers are reluctant to let go of the stock. The price has therefore increased slightly compared to last week. The quotation for wheat and barley straw is now €140 per tonne. The price thus reaches the highest level since March 2019.
Supplies of grass seed hay are also dwindling. However, prices remain stable due to limited demand. Meadow hay, on the other hand, remains in demand and prices fluctuate around €200 per tonne. The silage trade is quiet at the moment. The demand for good quality remains, but only limited quantities are traded. The price has increased slightly compared to last week and now amounts to €70 per tonne delivered free.
The price of silage maize remains stable this week at €70. The demand for silage maize is good, but the supply is also sufficient. There is also an unchanged price picture for the quotation of feed potatoes this week. The price remains stuck at €40 per tonne, the highest level since May last year. Given the limited availability, the price level is not surprising. The price moves above last year's level, but below 2019's level.