Tools & Resources for
Hay Season Decision-Making
Practical tools and insights for every stage of the hay season
Seasonal conditions don’t always follow the script. One year, a forecasted dry spring can turn wet overnight; another year, predicted rainfall might fail to arrive. Long-term forecasts are never perfect, and growers are often left making important decisions in uncertain conditions.
To help, we’ve brought together a suite of tools and resources designed to support confident decision-making throughout the hay season. Keep reading for market updates, practical guides, and insights to help you plan, prepare, and get the best results from your crop.
Tips for a profitable Hay Season Magazine 2026/2027 Season
This annual resource brings together expert advice, industry insights, and grower information to support a successful season ahead.
Designed to help both growers and buyers plan with confidence and achieve the best results. This is an invaluable resource for planning your season.
Tips for a profitable Hay Season – PLANTING GUIDE
2026/2027 SEASON
Planning for the next hay season starts now.
The Tips for a Profitable Hay Season – Planting Guide has been developed to give growers practical, real-world insights into producing quality hay in Australian conditions. Built from decades of industry experience, the guide brings together key decisions that influence both production and market outcomes.
THE LATEST MARKET REPORT
From Feed Central Trading team comes the latest Market Report. Stay up to date on the latest news in the hay market, how the season is progressing and the forecast for supply and demand over the coming months.
Fact Sheets & Brochures
For more information on our programs, services and offerings, download our brochures and fact sheets below.
- Feed Standards Australia Memberships – Download here
- Seed to Feed with Weed Safe Certification – Download here
- Selling Hay on LocalAg – Download here
HAY v grain calculator
Our Gross Margin Calculator helps you weigh your options as the season unfolds.
Compare hay and grain side by side, or independently, to see which will deliver the stronger return. In challenging years, especially with dry or frost, hay can often come out ahead.
Having the numbers can help guide your decisions this season.
