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Vetch hay cut at flowering and cured in good conditions. Sound well made bales with average moisture of 13.3%. Goof leaf content and quality. No residual straw or dust.
Quality oaten hay inn8x4x3 bales well protected in a new three sided shed. Cut at early milky dough stage and cured over 19 days. Has retained very good colour and texture. Average moisture of 12.6%
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Barley hay in 8x4x3 bales cut with mower conditioner and cured in idea conditions over 7 days with 1 raking. Average moisture of 11.3%. Lovely green colour with soft texture.
Irrigated oaten hay in heavy 8x4x3 bales. Cut at flowering with mower conditioner and cured in good conditions with 1 raking. Short stems with good leaf colour and soft texture. Average moisture of 11.8%
Barley hay baled on the 18th of October 2025. Bales weight average is 680kg. Bales are 6 string and 8 string. A contractor helped with baling. Excellent green colour. Soft texture. Fresh and sweet hay aroma. Moisture readings average is 11.4%. No high moistures. Ideal curing conditions.
This Line of Awnless wheaten hay would suit any feed application from horses to goats it has a fresh smell and great colour . Stored in shed with lined floor. Average moisture 13.2%.
Oaten hay baled on 1st of November. Moisture around 12% mostly. No high moistures. Fresh hay aroma, soft texture and nice green colour. Leaf retention is also great. No weeds present. Baled and stacked within same day. Baled with an 8 string Krone baler. Heavy bales averaging about 800-850kg.
Vetch hay baled on 20th October 2025. Bales weigh about 677kg. Ideal curing conditions. Bales are stacked outside with hay caps. Moisture readings were mostly 10-13%. 4 bales read higher than 18% including one reading 39%. Good green colour despite being stacked outside. Leaf retention is also good with leaves only becoming detached when disturbed. Fresh sweet hay aroma. Road is easily accessible for trucks.
2025 Vetch hay baled on the 24/10/25. Average bale weight 650kg. 6 string 8x4x3 bales. Variety is timok. Some medic in hay. Cut with a mower conditioner. No risk during curing period. Half of the vetch is in the shed on boort Kerang road and half on dear rd. Same lot. Average moisture 12.7%. Lowest was 10.6%. Only two higher readings which were 17.1% and 17.4%. Nice green colour, not too much sunbleaching and no staining. Soft in texture and excellent leaf retention. May become detached only when disturbed. Sweet and fresh hay aroma. Great storage and good access to the road for trucks.
2025 Barley hay baled on the 21st October. Average bale weight is 635kg. All in the shed. 6 string 8x4x3 bales. Average moisture was 11.6%. Lowest was 10% and highest 13.3%. No high readings. Moisture readings mostly around 11%. Soft in texture. Great leaf and head retention. Good green colour. Not much sunbleaching. Sweet and fresh hay aroma. Great shed and good access to the road for trucks.
Oaten hay in 8x4x3, from a good season. Cut with mower conditioner at flowering and cured in good conditions. Has good green colour and soft texture. Average moisture of 12.1%
Oaten hay baled on the 1st of November 2025. Ideal curing conditions. No rain. Baled with an 8 string Krone baler. Bale weights average 715kg. Good green colour with not much sun bleaching. Soft texture and good leaf retention. Moisture readings averaged 12.3% with mist reading between 11-12%. Very consistent readings. One bale read 17.3%. Fresh and sweet hay aroma. Nice evenly shaped bales. Good shed and easily accessible to road.
Oat Barley mix hay baled on the 7th of October 2025. Majority oats. Nice evenly shaped bales. Baled with an 8 string Krone baler. Bale weights about 715kg. Good shed and accessible easily to the road. Good green colour and soft texture. No high moisture bales. Highest moisture reading was 13.4%. Moisture tested an average of 11.9%. Very consistent bale moistures. Fresh sweet hay aroma.
Barley hay baled on 15th October 2025. Average bale weight 650kg. Baled by an 8 string Krone baler. Average moisture 9.8%. No high moisture readings. Fairly even stem length. Normal to soft in texture. Good green colour. Great leaf retention. Good storage and access for trucks
!st cut lucerne hay in sound 8x4x3 bales stacked in a safe shed. Cut early in maturity with mower conditioner and cured in ideal conditions over ton days. Good leaf to stem ratio with quality leaf in bales. Average moisture of 12.6%. Soft in texture with fine stems
New season, 1st cut irrigated Lucerne. Cut with mower conditioner, raked once and cured in good conditions. Retains good colour and leaf. 8x4x3 630kg. Some Phalaris evident throughout the hay. Average moisture 16.3%
Lucerne hay in 8x4x3 baled. Average moisture of 13.1%. Has retained good moisture. Fine stems with reasonable leaf and green colour. Small amount of weed in some bales from edge of paddock
4th cut Lucerne, 8x4x3 squares average weight 600kg , cut at early flowering and cured in ideal conditions. Cut with mower conditioner and raked once. Good colour and leaf retention in bale.
3rd cut dryland lucerne baled into 6 string 500 kg square bales. Cured over 10 days after cutting at early flowering with a mower conditioner. Fine weather during curing has resulted in minimal bleaching and good green hay colour. Moderate leaf retention but this lot is a little stalky. Moisture average 14.4% with a sweet aroma.
Dryland 2nd Cut Lucerne hay in round bales approx. 500kg. Wrapped with netting. Stored in 3 sided hay shed with plastic lined flooring. no rain during curing. Moderate green colour with some brown stem and leaf material. 9.9% moisture average. Tight moisture range. No weeds wore visible. Photos updated 29.05.2024
5th cut irrigated lucerne hay in 8x4x3 bales. Good sound bales stored in shed 3 sided shed. Grown under irrigation on the banks of the Macquarie River just out of Dubbo NSW, with good all weather access.
Lucerne cut with Mower conditioner and baled in ideal conditions. Grass present with amounts variable between bales. Average moisture of 11.4%. Normal in texture with small amount of water marking. Has retained a light green colour.
Lucerne Silage with some Barley varying throughout bales. Average weight of 400kgper bale stacked on earth/paddock surface. Cut young with flowers, possible heads/pods formed. Raked twice and cured over 2 days in good conditions. Normal stem thickness, aroma and colour for species. Net and plastic wrap
8x4x3 lucerne hay. 1st cut. Cut with mower conditioner. Had light fall rain during curing period. Coarse in texture with leaf generally disconnected but good quantity in bales. Average moisture of 12.7% Stacked in an open shed with some damage from storm to roof. Hay under cover of remaining roof. Was in paddock for 10 days prior to being stacked in shed.
Lucerne Hay - Barenbrug Sardi 7 Series 2 Variety - Large Squares 8 x 3 x 3
Shedded
Grown on mineral rich Condamine River country that is complemented by leading edge biologically enhanced, rock mineral-based fertiliser EcoGrowth
4x4 Lucerne Rounds also available.
Beenbah, Killarney Qld
Lucerne hay, also known as alfalfa in some countries, is one of the most popular types of hay used in Australia. It’s widely known for its high nutritional value, low Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), and excellent palatability, making it particularly beneficial for the equine industry, dairy cattle, and beef cattle, with some use for sheep and high-value goats.
Due to its excellent feed quality, lucerne hay often commands a higher price in the hay market, with FCAA quality hay ranging between $180 and $650, depending on factors such as demand, location, and nutritional quality.
What is Lucerne Hay?
Lucerne hay is a perennial legume crop that is typically grown for hay but can also be used as a forage crop when animals are allowed to graze the fresh plants before the hay is cut and baled. Lucerne is traditionally harvested at its early flowering stage, which ensures the hay is at its nutritional peak.
Lucerne is known for its ability to be cut multiple times throughout the season, with each cut offering slightly different characteristics. It is cultivated in various regions across Australia, and the method of cultivation - whether dryland or irrigated - can significantly impact the quality of the hay.
Dryland vs. Irrigated Lucerne Hay
Dryland Lucerne: Grown without supplementary irrigation, this type of Lucerne is often more opportunistic. The first cut may contain weeds and stubble, but subsequent cuts are typically cleaner and higher in quality. Dryland Lucerne hay is often used for silage on local farms.
Irrigated Lucerne: This variety typically offers higher quality hay with little to no weeds or foreign material. Irrigated Lucerne benefits from better control over curing times, resulting in hay with optimal nutrient retention and superior quality, although some foreign material like wool may be present if the field was grazed before cutting.
Nutritional Value of Lucerne Hay: NDF, CP, ME
Crude Protein (CP): Lucerne hay is prized for its high protein content, which typically ranges from 15% to 25% or more on a dry matter basis. The protein content is highest when harvested at early flowering, making it ideal for livestock during growth or lactation phases.
Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF): The NDF in lucerne hay typically ranges from 30% to 60%, depending on the cutting time and plant maturity. Lower NDF means more digestible fibre, making lucerne hay an excellent choice for promoting healthy digestion and overall animal health.
Metabolizable Energy (ME): Lucerne hay is high in energy, with ME ranging from 5% to 10.8%, and often achieving desirable levels of over 9%. This high energy content is crucial for livestock in need of extra calories for growth, lactation, or increased nutritional demands.
Visual Quality and Grading
Lucerne hay is often highly regarded for its visual appeal, which is one reason it’s so widely sought after. High-quality lucerne hay should be:
Bright green to golden in colour - the greener the hay, the higher the nutritional quality, but some weather damage is to be expected.
Soft, with good leaf retention - Lucerne with thinner stems and better leaf retention tends to be more palatable for livestock.
Free from foreign materials - such as weeds, sticks, or stubble, which can reduce the hay’s quality and increase waste.
Low-quality lucerne hay may show signs of discoloration, rough texture, or higher levels of foreign material, which can lead to reduced feed value and lower palatability.
Agricultural and Environmental Impact
Lucerne is an environmentally sustainable crop, particularly due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use. This process enhances soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Lucerne hay is often grown as part of crop rotation systems or used as a soil conditioner between cereal production cycles.
In addition to its soil benefits, lucerne hay is a key forage crop for livestock during the spring and summer months, providing an important nutritional source during these seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lucerne Hay
Q. What is a normal level of Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) for Lucerne Hay?
A. Lucerne hay for sale typically has an NDF range between 30% and 60%, depending on the maturity and harvesting conditions.
Q. What is the usual range in Crude Protein for Lucerne?
A. The protein content of lucerne hay ranges between 7% and 27%, with higher protein levels found in earlier cuts before the plant goes to seed.
Q. How is the Crude Protein affected by harvest maturity?
A. Lucerne hay has its highest protein content during early flowering (17%-27%). As the plant matures and begins to set seed, the protein content decreases to around 10%-16%.
Q. What maturity is ideal to maximise the ME for Lucerne hay?
A. To achieve the highest metabolizable energy (ME), lucerne hay should be harvested at an early stage of maturity, just before or during early flowering, when the energy is concentrated in the leaves and stems.
Q. Does the colour affect the nutritional value in weather-damaged Lucerne?
A. Weather damage, such as prolonged exposure to moisture, can affect the colour of lucerne hay and may reduce the crude protein content. However, even discoloured lucerne hay can still retain reasonable levels of protein.
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