Hay and silage stocks replenished as farmers prepare for the next drought
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DecDecember 2020 at 7:42pm
Dozens of bales of hay sit in a paddock at Borenore, with 12 million tonnes expected nationally.
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After depleting hay and silage stocks during the drought, farmers across NSW are reaping the benefits of an exceptional season.
Key points:
12 million tonnes of hay and silage is expected to be made on the back of a wet year
With drought conditions easing in NSW, the lack of demand for hay has seen prices fall to below the five-year average
Farmers are using the turnaround in conditions to stock hay and silage in preparation for the next drought