Marketplace in Buangor VIC

2025 Barley hay baled on the 7th February. Average bale weight of 750kg. Large 8x4x3 6 string square bales. Paddock stacked and currently being transported to Avoca where it will be shedded. Cut with both a mower conditioner and wind rower. Raked twice. Ideal curing conditions. Average moisture of 11.8%. Lowest was 10% and highest 14.3%. Fairly consistent readings of around 12%. Great leaf and head retention. Soft to normal in texture. Sunbleached and weather stains on outer side of bales. Fresh green colour inside the bale. Normal hay smell. Slightly sweet. Good access to current location for trucks.

Oaten hay retaining colour despite a challenging curing process over a month, fresh smelling & well shedded showing even moisture content averaging 11%

A stack of oaten hay being stacked in a good shed on day of inspection, good colour, good aroma & fairly even moisture content averaging 11.8%

Oaten hay blended from a couple of paddocks & well stored in a good shed, retaining colour & good aroma despite a challenging curing period. Variable moisture readings with average moisture content of 14.6%.

A well shedded stack of Wintaroo oaten hay containing a percentage of ryegrass & a trace of cape weed. Cured in cool conditions with an average moisture content of 12.6%

Oaten straw, tested well, 70 bales