Protein products remain in demand

The exception is the trade in protein-containing products. Due to the somewhat disappointing average protein content in the spring pits and the high pellet prices, there is quite a lot of interest in this. According to traders, the demand for by-products is even increasing somewhat. The supply of a number of by-products is declining slightly, because several (potato) processors are in the summer break.

Affordable protein
Livestock farmers are looking for affordable protein supplementation in the ration and are increasingly opting for single raw materials. The relatively high protein prices and revival in wheat prices At the end of last week, prices of by-products may rise in the coming weeks when the switch to the new harvest is made. The price of spent grain remains stable for the time being at €2,65 per percent dry matter. Feed potatoes are hardly available. The DCA Indicative Price remains at €40 per tonne, but with very few transactions.

Lots of straw but also lots of chopped
A lot of straw was pressed last week. The yields are generally good, but this does not lead to an excessively large supply of straw. Forage traders notice that there are more arable farmers who, due to the changeable weather, choose to chop the straw. The price for wheat straw has fallen slightly compared to last week. The DCA Indicative Price this week is €115 per tonne, barley straw is €5 cheaper.

With silage maize, things are quiet on both the supply and demand sides. Buyers find the corn on the expensive side, while sellers do not drop the price. The DCA Indication Price remains stable at €70 per tonne.

Grass seed hay quality is becoming an issue
For grass seed hay that was baled last week or is still in the field, quality is becoming a concern. The showers do not exactly improve the grass seed hay. Livestock farmers who like to feed grass seed hay have largely already taken advantage. Due to the relatively structure-rich pits, there is less interest in grass seed hay.

The DCA Indicative Price for red fescue remains at €135 and for the other varieties at €120 per tonne. Trade in meadow hay continues normally. There is not much fresh supply from the Netherlands, but hay is readily available in Germany, for example. The price remains at €185 per tonne.

Silage grass is quite available, but the quality is often questionable. According to traders, sellers still have last year's high prices in mind, while there is much less demand for silage. It is fairly easy to find buyers for good silage grass and prices are quoted around €60 per tonne. However, the supply of these is scarce. Business is slow for the less popular potholes.