Apr 22, 2026
Hay Report - Unwelcome Dry
It’s been a busy fortnight, with drought like conditions pushing growers to the edge. The New England region of NSW is slipping deeper into drought, and if conditions don’t turn soon, carting water could become a reality.…
Apr 08, 2026
Hay Report - Tough Times
Without stating the obvious, conditions remain tight as the industry watches the Middle East situation closely. As most watching the media would see, today Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for a two-week window, great news for…
Mar 25, 2026
Hay Report - Keep on Trucking
As we head into a critical period, the freight industry is facing one of its toughest tests yet. Rising fuel costs, high interest rates, and disruptive weather events are putting enormous pressure on an industry that is absolutely…
Mar 11, 2026
Hay Report - If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
Another fortnight and another issue facing agriculture. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. This time conflict in the Middle East is starting to ripple through the ag sector, pushing oil prices higher and in turn lifting…
Feb 25, 2026
Hay Report - Game Changer
Speaking with a prominent farmer in the North Mallee region of Victoria over the weekend who was sowing sheep feed ahead of a significant rain forecast. He said if it came off, it would be a game changer. Low and behold, he was spot…
Feb 11, 2026
Hay Report - Are we heading for a dry spell?
For the fortnight up to the 11th of February 2026. As another fortnight of hot weather rolls past, we are starting to see a noticeable change in the landscape. Large areas across NSW, Victoria and South Australia are drying off rapidly,…
Jan 29, 2026
Hay Report - Our Heroes
For the fortnight up to the 29th of January 2026. Over the past fortnight, we have heard countless stories of the heartbreaking devastation and loss of properties across Victoria and Queensland as fires and floods continue to impact…
Jan 14, 2026
Hay Report - The Tale of 2 States
For the fortnight up to the 14th of January 2026. As we welcome in the new year, Australia has once again been reminded of how quickly conditions can turn. Two states, miles apart, facing two very different but equally devastating…
Dec 18, 2025
Hay Report - Demand Slow
For the fortnight up to the 18th of December 2025. As we approach the end of the year, activity in the Victorian feed market has slowed considerably. The Western District and Gippsland regions are well supplied with silage and feed,…
Dec 03, 2025
Hay Report - The Value of a Feed Test
For the fortnight up to the 3rd of December 2025. By Shane Ruyg As we approach the final stages of hay baling (excluding straw), the significance of Feed Tests is becoming increasingly evident. The past 2–4 weeks have…
Nov 19, 2025
Hay Report - How do we prevent Hay stack fires?
For the fortnight up to the 19th of November 2025. By Shane Ruyg As another fortnight rolls on, the hay market is still no clearer in terms of what quantities are out there or where prices will eventually land. The run of horrible…
Nov 04, 2025
Hay Report - Murphys Law
For the fortnight up to the 5th of November 2025. By Shane Ruyg Murphy’s Law says, “Once you drop your crop for hay, it’ll rain.” And right on cue, that curse has hit a few areas. Growers are now working…
Oct 30, 2025
Unbelievable rises at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 60,350 There was a notable increase in lamb numbers, attributed to the drying spring conditions, despite some districts receiving rain. The overall quality of the lambs was very good across both the heavy and trade categories,…
Oct 28, 2025
Better at Ballarat
Yarding: 22,085 Lamb numbers increased to 15,490, with most of the lambs in very good condition, possessing good weight and shape. They exhibited good freshness in their skins; however, quality diminished towards the end of each agent’s…
Oct 28, 2025
Floods in China jeopardising Grain output…
By Peter McMeekin Record-breaking autumn rainfall has flooded major grain-producing regions across China, severely disrupting this season’s summer crop harvest and threatening the winter wheat planting campaign. The recent wave…
Oct 27, 2025
A rain led stronger market at Bendigo
Yarding - 25,910 The latest numbers show a yarding of 18,100 lambs and 7,800 sheep, which is a decrease of about 5,000 head compared to last week. The market was stronger, potentially influenced by the beneficial rainfall recorded…
Oct 23, 2025
Cheaper erratic market at Wagga Wagga
Yarding - 49,900 There was a decline in lamb numbers, attributed to the cheaper market trends observed last week. Despite this drop, the quality of new season lambs was fair to good, although many lacked significant weight. Most new…
Oct 22, 2025
Hay Report - When the Hay cards fall your way
For the fortnight up to the 22nd of October 2025. By Dwain Duxson It's not very often you get an industry in Ag where the Farmer can set their own price. Within reason, of course. Welcome to the domestic Hay…
Oct 22, 2025
Mixed bag at Ballarat
Yarding: 21,099 Lamb numbers remained stable with 13,000 penned, including around 10,000 new season lambs. Quality improved, with a large portion of the lambs having fresher skins and good weight and shape. However, there was a noticeable…
Oct 20, 2025
Slightly cheaper at Bendigo
Yarding - 31,594 The numbers eased slightly to a total of 31,514 yarded, consisting of 21,840 lambs and 9,670 sheep. The quality of the new season lambs was very good, but there was less weight penned this week, and the lambs are…
