The regular work is going well, according to various forage traders. Furthermore, it is on the quiet side. That is also nothing strange for this time of year. The by-products are an exception. They remain in good demand, but the supply is on the tight side.
Prices of most roughage are at a relatively high level. According to some traders, this does not stimulate the demand for feed. This is offset by a relatively high milk price, which makes doing business a little easier when a farmer needs something. Payment morale among farmers is also good, insiders report. That used to be different.
There is relatively high demand for by-products. "We can store much more than we have available," traders report. The DCA Indicative Price for spent grain remains unchanged compared to previous ones at €4,05 per percent dry matter. Feed potatoes also remain the same at €45 per tonne. Feed potatoes are difficult to obtain.
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The demand for silage maize varies considerably among traders. Some traders have demand from customers who, for example, want to ensile corn together with another product or a colleague who is a bit on the tight side and still orders extra corn during the relatively quiet period. The DCA Indicative Price has taken a small step up and amounts to €100 per ton delivered loose in the silo. Good silage is difficult to find even though there is a demand for it. The DCA Indicative Price for good silage grass remains at €80 per tonne, but with the comment that there is very little trade in it. Grass of lesser quality is offered. There is just much less demand for that. Lately mown autumn grass that has gone into the hole on the wet side is significantly cheaper.
In the hay and straw trade, regular work continues steadily. Arable farmers still find it difficult to let go of straw and the high transport costs also affect the straw price. The DCA Indicative Price for both wheat and barley straw is €140 per tonne. Grass seed hay remains in reasonably good demand. These are not very large quantities, but different traders report that they do different loads. The DCA Indicative Price for English ray has taken a step up and amounts to €145 per tonne. Red or tall fescue costs €10 higher. The DCA Indicative price of meadow hay remains stable at €190 per tonne.
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