Parthenium Weed Alert
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…
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Tips For A Profitable Hay Season 2023/24
Ready for new Hay Season? After some unpredictable weather conditions over the last few years, we’re all excited for a return to good hay-growing conditions. That’s why we’ve put together…
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Tips For A Profitable Hay Season 2022/23
What does a profitable Hay Season look like? We understand there are many factors that determine this so we have put together a comprehensive guide to help you achieve a…
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Fire Ants & Hay – Here’s what you need to know
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.
What Is A CVD (Commodity Vendor Declaration) And How Does It Trace My Hay?
When deciding to graze a crop, or cut for Hay or Straw, chemical withholding periods need to be consideredand strictly adhered to. Remember that ALL chemicals applied to the crop…
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Benefits Of Making Hay, For Those Who Aren’t Sure
Every year around 10 million tonnes of fodder (Hay, straw and silage) is produced. Total value is around $2 billion. Approximately half is traded, and half retained for on farm…
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Will There Be A Market For My Hay?
The short answer is – YES, but for quality Hay. You’ve heard us say it before, livestock eat 365 days a year. Our country needs Hay to be made, but…
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The Reality Of Selling Hay Off The Paddock
This season (21/22) we expect to see limited buyers purchasing Hay off the paddock. It’s important to remember that livestock eat 365 days of the year, not just when you…
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What Do Hay Buyers Really Want?
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…
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What Prevents Your Hay From Selling?
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…
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