Condah Silage Grower Update, hosted by
The Australian Fodder Industry Association is the peak body for the
Australian fodder industry connecting all sectors of the supply chain from
seed to feed.
Typical Hay, Silage and Straw Demand by SectorExpressed as Dry Matter
Dairy62%
Horse6%
Beef Feedlots7%
Other - on farm13%
Export hay/straw10%
Export pellets1%
Composters1%
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011* 2012*0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
Australian anual hay production 1994 - 2012
Hay
*estimates based discussion with industry
Annu
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rodu
ction
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0mt)
2012/2013 Fodder market
• No carry over fodder in 2012• Low yields in 2012• Natural disasters• National fodder shortage• High demand (domestic & export market)• High prices
Dec-11
Jan-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12Jul-1
2
Aug-12
Sep-12
Oct-12
Nov-12
Dec-12
Jan-13
Feb-13
Mar-13
Apr-13
May-13
Jun-13 $-
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
South West Vic Hay prices 2012/2013
Cereal Hay Lucerne Hay Straw Pasture Hay
Date
Aver
age
price
$/t
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What lies ahead?
• $AUD falling • Domestic market positive• Growers & contractors confident for 2013• Big fodder harvest expected in 2013
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