Australia’s leading hay producers were recognised at the 2026 Feed Central National Hay Quality Awards.
Celebrating the 2026 National Hay Quality Award winners
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The “Fast Energy” Numbers in Your Hay Test: WSC, ESC and Starch Explained
When you receive a Feed Central NIR report, the WSC, ESC and starch numbers tell you: how much rapidly available carbohydrate is in the feed. That matters because cattle and horses process feed in very different ways. Our NDF/ADF article explains that ruminants and...
Building a Mixed Farming System That Spreads Risk
From vetch and oats through to straw, trucks and marketing hay through LocalAg, Anthony shares practical insights from the paddock and the decisions shaping the season ahead.
WHP & ESI: A Practical Guide for Hay and Silage
Withholding Periods & Export Slaughter Intervals in relation to seed dressings which are grazed or cut for silage or hay and fed to livestock.
The Legacy Tour: Inspiring the Next Generation of Hay
In this week’s Hay Matters Podcast, Steve Page and David Clothier break down what’s happening across key regions after recent rain events and rising fuel costs. With insights from the ground across South Australia and Victoria, they unpack how supply, demand and freight are influencing decisions right now and what it means heading into winter.
Why Metabolisable Energy (ME) is critical for Ruminant Nutrition
ME is the number that ultimately determines whether your animals will maintain condition, gain weight, or produce milk.
Freight, Fuel and Forward Contracts
In this week’s Hay Matters Podcast, Steve Page and David Clothier break down what’s happening across key regions after recent rain events and rising fuel costs. With insights from the ground across South Australia and Victoria, they unpack how supply, demand and freight are influencing decisions right now and what it means heading into winter.
Mouse Control in 2026
The recent decision by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to suspend second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) marks a significant shift for Australian agriculture.
Why Crude Protein Matters in Every Feed Test
Learn what crude protein really means, typical CP ranges for hay and silage, and how NIR testing helps you balance rations for ruminants.
Life, Legacy and Farming the Future – Hay Matters Season 3 – Episode 4
Graduate agronomist Georgia Boddington shares her insights on hay production, crop rotations, and managing resistant ryegrass in the Wimmera Mallee. Discover how growers are planning paddocks for both grain and hay, and what makes this season unique for local farms.
Ration Testing Season and a Teff Hay Surprise
It's been a busy month in the Feed Central lab as feedlots across the country prepare for their Grain Fed certificate audits. We've been working through numerous samples, testing for both Metabolisable Energy (ME) and protein to ensure rations meet the strict...
2025 Hay Quality Award Winners – Part 2 with Michael Pfitzner and Wayne Williams
In this episode of Hay Matters, brought to you by Local Ag and Feed Central, Steve Page continues celebrating this year's National Hay Quality Award winners with another outstanding partnership. In the Riverina, Michael Pfitzner has secured back-to-back vetch hay...
2025 Hay Quality Award Winners – Part 1 with Grant Alday and Ben Wright
Podcast Highlights In the latest episode of Hay Matters, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Steve Page catches up with two of our 2025 National Hay Quality Award winners - Grant Alday and Ben Wright. At Sea Lake in Northwest Victoria, grain grower Grant...
Baling to the Boardroom with Harry Divall
Podcast Highlights In the latest episode of Hay Matters, brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, Steve Page catches up with Harry Divall; hay contractor, grower and AFIA board member. Harry shares his path from livestock work in Goulburn to running a growing hay...