In this episode of Hay Matters, Feed Standards Australia Grower Services Manager Steve Page is joined by Nev Janke from Feed Central Trading for a look at seasonal conditions, hay production and the challenges that can affect quality. Following his recent travels...
Join Steve Page in the paddock at Toowoomba Hay Farm for a practical look at round balers and the machinery decisions that influence hay quality and efficiency. Steve is riding along with Ben Andrews from RDO and Brendan Disson from Kuhn, during a barley hay baling...
What goes into producing award-winning lucerne hay? In this episode, Steve Page joins Wade Alexander on farm to explore the practical decisions behind his National Lucerne Feed Test Award win. Walking through the paddocks, Wade shares his experiences with establishing...
Why Test Hay and Silage for Selenium? Testing becomes particularly valuable when: hay or silage has been purchased from an unfamiliar district; fodder is being transported between regions; the farm is in a known low-selenium district; livestock are relying heavily on...
In this episode of the Feed Standards Australia podcast, Steve Page catches up with returning guest Josh Lanyon from the Barraport area, Victoria, to discuss an unexpectedly wet growing season and the challenges of turning high-yielding crops into quality hay.
High-biomass cereal crops can offer strong grain or hay potential, but they need to be monitored closely as the season develops. A crop that looks excellent in winter can become difficult to harvest if excessive vegetative growth is followed by lodging, frost,...
When comparing hay, it can be tempting to look for one number that tells you which feed is best. Relative Feed Value (RFV) and Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) are two numbers designed to help make forage comparisons easier. Both can be useful—but it is important to keep...