There has been more activity in the straw market this week. Demand remains strong as farmers’ main aim is to secure supplies for the winter ahead. Some drought-stricken farms are using straw to help fill the current forage deficit. Over the last seven days, prices for 4x4 round bales are now averaging €28/bale (baled) in the field. Current prices are ranging from €25 to €30/bale in the field. In the west, farmers are receiving delivery of 4x4 round bale straw from €30 to €35/bale, with higher prices likely the further west you go. Asking prices for large 8x4x4 bales are ranging from €60/bale to a max price of €75/bale in the field. Smaller 8x4x3 bales are making €40 to €50/bale (baled) in the field.
There has been more activity in the straw market this week. Demand remains strong as farmers’ main aim is to secure supplies for the winter ahead. Some drought-stricken farms are using straw to help fill the current forage deficit. Over the last seven days, prices for 4x4 round bales are now averaging €28/bale (baled) in the field. Current prices are ranging from €25 to €30/bale in the field. In the west, farmers are receiving delivery of 4x4 round bale straw from €30 to €35/bale, with higher prices likely the further west you go. Asking prices for large 8x4x4 bales are ranging from €60/bale to a max price of €75/bale in the field. Smaller 8x4x3 bales are making €40 to €50/bale (baled) in the field.
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