What's Hot in Farming

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By Dwain Duxson

See the latest Hay Report here, we will have a new Hay Report next week. We are taking part in an informative webinar on Fodder and Livestock Feeding this Wednesday, the 23rd of Nov at 7:30. Click here for more.

We live in interesting times. Not unprecedented, and I wasn't around in 1956, so it would be interesting to see how that and 1973-74 compare.

We won't bang on about it because people know exactly what they are going through, and it's not a blanket thing. It's more of an individual thing.

On a positive note, we have been talking to people in WA and SA, and they are having a better time of it.

Last week was better than expected, and this week has quietened off a little.

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The overall trends for the week just gone include Grain Bag Inloaders and Outloaders, Almond Hulls, Windrowers, Tyres, Draper Fronts, Tipper Trailers, Pick Up Fronts, Lucerne Hay, Silage, Straw, Woolpresses, Sheep Handling Gear, Commercial Bulls and Flock Rams.

As far as Grain sales were concerned, we sold some Field Peas for $400 a tonne, Feed Barley for $350 a tonne and Faba Beans for $400 and $410 a tonne. All prices are Ex Farm. 

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This is what the sales guys said happened this week:

Shane said - A very trying week with lots of damaging storms going through the Mallee/Wimmera and South West Vic, which is just adding to the frustration of a year like no other and our thoughts are with you all. Apart from this, there have been some good Hay sales and still seeing Headers, Fronts and Tipper Trailers selling.

Paul said - This week, we have seen a few new season Hay listings hit the site. Speaking to quite a few others that are waiting on Feed Test Results to come back in, quality will have a big say on new season Pricing. Supply will definitely fall short of demand. Quality will be the driving force on the sales front. There are pockets out there that have had a more favourable weather window to cure and bale Hay, but unfortunately, not a lot hasn't been affected by rain. Harvest, for some, is underway, albeit very much a start-stop process. Wishing all those who can and are all the best with it.

Mike said - With the shortfall of Quality Hay around, Farmers are looking at other options for their Feed rations, mixes for Dairying, Feedlotting etc. Cotton Seed, Almond Hulls and Straw will be options. Pick-up Fronts are still popular, with 2 selling yesterday. Livestock Handling Gear is still very popular.

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Keep those listings coming and see what else sold here.

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