The price of brewer's grain has still not reached a peak. The tight availability of feed raw materials and the uncertainty that dictates the entire feed market is causing further rising prices for livestock farmers. The hectic market conditions also seem to be having an impact on the trade in a number of roughage.
The market for protein-rich by-products continues its rise. Beer spent grain is in very short supply and the price is rising even further. The waiting times for delivery have increased slightly and an average delivery time of about two weeks is used. Several providers also report that there is currently little or no room for new customers. Loyal and existing customers try to provide traders with the best possible product. On average, the DCA indicative price for spent grains will increase this week by €0,10 to €3,45 per percent dry matter. However, it is also worth noting that some livestock farmers pay considerably more if they are in need of product.
Cost inflation and hectic feed market are having an impact on the roughage trade
Roughage traders report that business is going well. In recent weeks, almost all parties have implemented small price increases to cover rising transport costs. Depending on the specific locations and order size, this amounts to an average of several euros per tonne.
In addition, the hectic situation on the global feed and raw materials market appears to be having an impact on the quotations of several types of roughage. Silage maize and good grass silage are in high demand. Livestock farmers are afraid of a tight European supply of feed and sometimes ask for extra corn. Good silage grass is also in demand and is rising slightly in price again.
The indicative price for silage maize increases from €2,50 per tonne to €75,00 per tonne. The good demand for protein-rich grass silage also causes the indicative price for grass silage to rise slightly, by €2,50 per tonne, to €72,50 per tonne. The indicative price for straw is also currently slightly higher than in previous weeks: a plus of €2,50 is recorded, bringing the price to €132,50 per tonne. Free farm prices.
The quotations for other roughage such as fescue (€145,00 per tonne), meadow meadow hay (€135,00 per tonne) and perennial ryegrass (€185,00 per tonne) remain unchanged.