It has been a good spring for spreading manure. The smooth start under the beautiful conditions in the second half of February, the punishment in March due to rain and the good weather in April contributed to the fact that a lot of manure could be spread in a short time.
The vast majority of manure silos have now been emptied. The availability of transport capacity also made it possible to supply machines with manure over long distances. If we can speak of a blemish on the reputation, it is the loss of the winter grain plots that were too developed.
The decline in collection contributions came to a standstill in March. However, this was picked up again in April (to a lesser extent); especially when it became clear that there seemed to be no end to the supply.
Decline in livestock numbers
The annual shortage of sufficient transport capacity came to an end this year. New parties and contractors have invested more in equipment, which makes it necessary to: manure driving to the arable areas in the winter period turned out to be less. This is an item to keep an eye on, because if the transport capacity remains at the spring level, there will be more hunger for freight in the winter period.
This would also give livestock farmers more control over the development of collection contributions, although they must also have sufficient pit space. This could turn the fertilizer market upside down. In the short term, the livestock farmer will have to look for sales, so it is the manure recipient's turn.
This article is part of this week's published Trend report Arable farming Pro, which also focuses on the grain market, onion market and potato market. Click here to read the Trend Report.