Found the hay you're after on LocalAg? Kev's back to show you how to buy it

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 Celebrate outstanding hay production and hear from top growers live from the paddock. Join Feed Central at 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - where we will announce state and national Hay Quality Award winners. Also featuring global and domestic 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁s & 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 📅 Wednesday, 12 August 🕦 am AEST Register free today 👇

Join us 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 with three award-winning 𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀. At Top of the Stack 2026, a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 online event featuring live on-farm interviews with growers from Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. 🌱 Jake Thompson — Wyuna, VIC 🌾 Robyn Faulkner — Mintaro, SA 🌱 Mark Burkinshaw — Lockhart, NSW Hosted by Feed Central’s Steve Page, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 the season, the decisions they made, what worked, what didn’t—and what they might do differently next time. 📅 Wednesday, 12 August 🕦 From 💻 FREE online webinar 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:

Tim, Megan and Steve are looking forward to attending AFIA’s 30th Anniversary Dinner next week. Feed Central has been an AFIA member for more than 25 years and we want to congratulate the team, members, and current and former Board members on this important milestone. Our Founder and Director, Tim Ford, has nominated for a term on the AFIA Board, with elections taking place next week. Tim has previously served two terms on the Board and remains passionate about the future of Australia’s fodder industry. He strongly believes AFIA’s greatest potential lies in bringing the industry together to solve the challenges that cannot be addressed by any one person, business, or organisation alone. As Tim often says, "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝟭 + 𝟭 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟬." We wish Tim all the best for the election and AFIA a wonderful 30th anniversary celebration. #afia30thanniversary #balldalehotel

Anthony shares a quick update on where the hay market is sitting as rainfall, softer enquiry and winter feed planning continue to shape buyer and seller activity. Anthony touches on: * How recent rain is influencing buyer enquiry * Why paddock-stacked hay needs a closer look * Why delivery planning matters heading into winter * The role of competitive pricing in the current market * What colder conditions could mean for winter feed demand Click the link below to watch rfr.bz/tb20525bd

There’s was plenty of action out at Toowoomba Hay Farm last week. Gerard, Annie and the team have been busy with earthworks, trenching, pipe laying and stormwater planning around the hay sheds. It might look like dirt, drains and machinery, but it all plays an important role in hay quality. Good shed access and drainage help keep hay dry, reduce weather exposure and make loading safer and more efficient. For Feed Central and LocalAg, this is exactly why storage and handling matter. Quality hay is not just about what happens in the paddock. It is also about how it is protected, presented and managed once it is in the shed. A bit of groundwork now helps protect better hay for the season ahead.

The rain has slowed enquiry this week, but has it actually changed the market? In this latest update, David Clothier talks through: • Where demand is still sitting • Why delivered pricing hasn’t moved much • What freight and diesel are doing to the market • Why winter feed demand is still front of mind Watch the full update now → rfr.bz/t14b218

In the latest episode of our Hay Matters podcast, Steve Page was in the Coolamon region catching up with hay producer Anthony Exton. From vetch and oats through to straw, trucks and grain, Anthony shares how diversification, flexibility and long-term planning help manage the ups and downs of farming seasons and hay markets. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform or via the link in comments.

FREE WEBINAR - Feeding Through Drought 2026: Making the Hay Market Work for You Drought seasons force tough decisions fast. Feed quality, buying timing, freight, storage and feeding management all start carrying a lot more weight when every tonne matters. Join the teams from Feed Central and LocalAg for a practical webinar focused on helping producers better navigate the 2026 hay market. Topics include: * Feed testing and hay quality * Hay markets and buying strategies * Hay storage and feeding management REGISTER TODAY: rfr.bz/ta3cba9

In this week’s market report, hay supply is still holding, but not all lines are equal. Protein hay is tightening, freight is doing more of the heavy lifting on price, and supply is sitting further south. Watch Nev’s latest update below. rfr.bz/t1ce45f

What does the future of agriculture actually look like? In this episode of Hay Matters, we head on the road with the Griffin Lanyon Legacy Tour, bringing together young farmers from across Australia to see the industry beyond their own farm gate. From paddock visits to large-scale operations like Midfield Meats, this is a real look at how the next generation is thinking about farming, business and the future. It’s practical. It’s honest. And it’s worth a listen. Listen here: rfr.bz/t044b11

In this latest market update, Dave Clothier breaks down the key forces shaping the hay market right now. Supply remains strong in southern regions, but demand is continuing to expand west across New South Wales as dry conditions take hold. While ex-farm prices are steady, rising diesel costs and increasing freight distances are driving up delivered pricing. Buyers are becoming more selective, with feed-tested and quality-assured hay leading the market. If you're buying or selling, understanding freight, quality, and timing has never been more critical. Watch the full report below. m.campaignshare.app/upload/s…

Wishing you, your family, and your team a safe and happy Easter. From our family and team!

In this week’s Hay Matters, Steve Page and David Clothier unpack what’s happening on the ground right now. Recent rain has shifted demand, supply is sitting further south, and forward contracts are becoming a bigger part of the conversation. What they cover: • Freight costs and pricing pressure • Where supply is sitting right now • Opportunities in protein hay • What feedlot demand means moving forward Listen here: rfr.bz/t652b72

🚨 New listing alert! 🚨 We’ve just added some rare long‑necked cows to the site. Excellent posture, love grass, don’t say much — but guaranteed to turn heads. 🐮🦙 Available today only… because apparently it’s April 1st. 😉 Visit rfr.bz/t6daf32

Life, Legacy and Farming the Future In this episode of the Hay Matters Podcast, Steve Page sits down with Ella Lanyon to talk about the Griffin Lanyon Legacy Tour, created in memory of her brother Griffin and designed to inspire the next generation in agriculture. Ella shares what the group experienced travelling across Victoria and South Australia, visiting farms, feedlots, machinery operations and processing facilities. The conversation also explores life on farm, including crop rotations, hay and grain decisions, and how young farmers are approaching the season ahead. A great discussion on community, perspective and the future of farming. 🎧 Listen now on the Hay Matters Podcast - link in comments

Seasonal conditions are shaping the hay market right now. Recent rain across parts of Australia has slowed some buying activity, but not everywhere. Central NSW remains patchy, and demand for softer cereal hay is starting to build as early weaning programs kick off. Here’s what we’re seeing on the ground: • Increased enquiry for softer cereal hays • Protein hay like lucerne still attracting steady demand • Some regions slowing after rain, others still actively sourcing feed • Buyers starting to plan ahead for winter feeding Markets are shifting week to week, and Nev’s latest update breaks down what’s happening across the east coast. Watch the full market report here: rfr.bz/t272cd9

Rain or no rain, good quality hay will always sell. We see it every season, and lots like the ones we've featured here will sell, no matter what the weather is doing. If you want the widest choice and the best quality, now is the best time to check out the listings on the LocalAg Marketplace. rfr.bz/t394913

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