Manure intermediary in splits due to spring

Despite the high pace, many arable farmers have chosen to order fertilizer at the very last minute. The idea behind this is based on the problems faced by livestock farmers. This mainly concerns livestock farmers who have their pits full and who then want to sell their manure at 'any price'.

Until recently, livestock farmers tried to limit the supply of manure. This is in the hope that the arable farmer's need will be greater than that of their full manure pits. The weather acts as a referee in this. This determines which party gets the short end of the stick.

Market loosens up
Due to the spring weather, the telephones of intermediaries and contractors are ringing off the hook. Arable farmers use a credo of: call today and deliver yesterday and livestock farmers are now calling intermediaries en masse to have manure removed. The supply of manure is now coming a bit too late, the intermediaries report.

Material limited
As in previous years, equipment is now the limiting factor. Some contractors are therefore unable to use maximum capacity and that is particularly annoying. Especially because the biggest blow must have been dealt to the arable farmer in just a few weeks. Hiring extra cars is not the solution for everyone, even if it is only to teach a monkey not to climb, as can be heard in the corridors.

It is expected that collection contributions will only decrease slightly this spring due to seasonal influences. In addition, for many livestock farmers the underlying question remains: 'Who will actually collect my manure?'