Podcast Highlights In the latest episode of Hay Matters, Jon Paul Driver and Dave Clothier tackle the impact of unusual weather patterns, supply-demand shifts, and strategic considerations for livestock feed management, offering valuable insights for graziers and...
In the second episode of the Hay Matters Podcast, we're discussing the 2023/24 hay season and positive trends we've seen across quality, testing, and storage, with Kimberley Detmers and Stephen Page. Episode Highlights: Kimberley reports increased testing rates in the...
Reconnecting with Jon Paul Driver of Hay Kings after his memorable visit to Australia, we’re thrilled to present our collaborative venture, the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast. In our inaugural episode, Jon Paul chats with Tim Ford about the resilience of the hay...
Join us for our soil nutrition series with our Fertiliser Specialist & National Account Manager - Neville Janke.Below you'll find transcriptions of the above videos, if you'd like to review the information on soil nutrition.Hello, I'm Neville Janke and welcome to...
Tanya Dobrijevic, Agriculture Victoria, 13/10/2023 Feed is more than just hay or grain, it is the energy and protein content that is most important. It is critical to purchase feed that is appropriate for your stock and meets their nutritional requirements. A simple...
Our Director Tim Ford recently presented at the NSW DPI Dairy Breakfast. Tim's presentation provided valuable information on the current state of the Australian hay market, touching on various factors influencing it, and today we'd like to share those with you....
Parthenium is a noxious weed that can have negative impacts on humans, animals, and the environment alike. Feed Central is very conscious of the risk of Parthimium in hay in the affected Queensland Area, and makes all efforts to minimise risk. Parthenium weed is...
Dusty hay can present challenges for both livestock and farmers. It affects palatability, and nutritional value, and can even pose health risks to animals. Today we will delve into the reasons why hay gets dusty, explore its causes, discuss the importance of...
Here at Feed Central, we facilitate the sale and transport of hay from grower to consumer from farms across Australia. We deal with hay stored in a wide variety of ways, exposed to a range of conditions. Most buyers prefer shedded hay, as it maintains quality and...
Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods, and it is also necessary for horses. It plays a big role in balancing osmotic pressure, which is essential for cell function. It is also a key component of electrolyte balance, which helps regulate nerve and muscle...
For lactating dairy cattle, potassium is an imperative nutrient that optimizes milk production. The Nutrient Requirements for Dairy Cattle from the National Research Council indicates that extreme potassium deficiency in lactating cows (defined as 0.06% to 0.15%...
Why Is Visual Grade Important? Visual Grade has a very strong correlation to the attractiveness of the hay (for the livestock), that is livestock are much more likely to eat and be attracted to really nice-looking hay. In addition, there is a direct correlation...
At Feed Central we understand the importance of NOT spreading fire ants when working with hay and other baled products. We also understand how important it is for each of us to play our own part. Fire ants are small, but they can have devastating consequences on the...
WHY IS VISUAL GRADE IMPORTANT? Visual Grade has a very strong correlation to the attractiveness of the hay (for the livestock), that is livestock are much more likely to eat and be attracted to really nice-looking hay. In addition, there is a direct correlation...
As your hay importation and exportation business grows, the amount of hay you’ll store on your farm or facility will as well. The time will inevitably come for you to stack hay bales to make more space. How do you do this? When stacking hay bales, ensure that each...
What is the nutritional value of your hay bales? This isn’t something you can just guess by eyeballing it. Rather, farmers rely on a qualified system of measurement (feed test) after utilising a hay corer to take a good, representative sample. What is a hay corer? A...
Many people ask us if hay is better than silage and vice versa. The answer will depend a lot of the end user and what type of cattle you are feeding. From Feed Central’s experience the key strengths and weaknesses of Hay and Silage production are summarised below: Is...
In summary, here’s what Feed Central Hay buyers want: Heavy, large, square bales (8x4x3) that maximise freight and handling efficiencies at every stage. High density (HD) balers that can deliver this size bale are now highly preferred. Feed with high Energy & good...
We talk to a lot of producers about what will help your product sell but this season we wanted to outline some notable issues that could affect the saleability of your Hay. Here they are: NOT KNOWING THE QUALITY OF YOUR HAY » Have you got your Hay Quality Assured...