The trade in roughage continues at a reasonable price level. Prices for almost all feeds are stable, although the supply of silage grass and brewer's grains seems to be slightly larger at the moment.
Considering the time of year, roughage traders are not dissatisfied with the volumes being converted. The demand for products such as silage maize, good silage grass and brewer's spent grain continues to remain at a good level. The demand for straw is somewhat calmer. Due to the nice weather in recent weeks, many cattle are outside and livestock farmers need less straw.
Straw readily available
In the field it can also be heard that straw is currently reasonably available. The fact that prices have not yet fallen is due to the increased transport costs. These are passed on to the livestock farmer in the sales price. The indicative prices for straw remain stable at €130 per tonne.
Good silage maize remains in high demand and livestock farmers who may have some 'leftover' are nevertheless careful with their supplies. The indicative price for silage maize remains stable at €80 per tonne. Good silage grass also remains in demand, but poorer silage (and bales) are increasingly offered as the new season begins. The indicative price for silage grass drops slightly, to €70 per tonne.
Other roughage, such as fescue (€145 per tonne), meadow meadow hay (€135 per tonne) and perennial ryegrass (€185 per tonne), show stable indicative prices.
Market for spent grain better balanced
The spent grain market is relaxing further. Breweries are running at high capacity and spent grains also seem to be more available. At the same time, livestock farmers are very critical of every euro spent on feed and the rations are continuously charged. Fresh grass is gradually accounting for a larger part of the protein supply and the need for brewer's spent grain is decreasing somewhat. It currently ensures a stable market situation, although insiders indicate that a small price correction may be in the offing in the coming weeks.