Season 1 · Episode 1
Weather, Innovation, and the Hay Market: a chat with Tim Ford
Hay Matters · Feed Central
January 31, 202429m 54s
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Show Notes
- A brief big picture look at Australian Ag in 2024 and the differences between the U.S and Australian hay market
- The investment, dedication and hard work of young people returning to large scale family hay farms.
- Adapting to varying weather patterns, specifically the shift from El Niño to La Niña
- How growers and buyers can get the most out of the hay market during a wet year.
- The challenges and risks posed by outdoor stacked hay, especially under the threat of potential flooding
- Insights from past floods, including an increased demand for hay
- The importance of improved infrastructure and access for hay growers to facilitate easier distribution and movement during wet years.