Marketplace in Lascelles VIC

Oaten hay cured for 15 days in windy conditions some light rain. Good colour leafy, well shedded very even moisture content averaging 11.2%

2025 Wheaten Hay baled on the 22nd of November. A few days of baling. Average bale weight is 650kg and there is a combination of 6 string and 8 string bales. Cooler curing periods and light showers have left some staining on bales but less than 5% damage. About 5-10% of ryegrass in paddock. Some bales may show more rye in than others. Any seeds won’t be viable due to cutting prior to maturity. It was conditioned when cut. Average moisture of 12.1%. Lowest was 10% and highest was 19.1%. Fairy even and consistent moisture readings. Two or three readings were 14% and 15%. Soft in texture. Excellent leaf and head retention. Nice green colour. Not much sunbleaching on the inside of bale. Sunbleaching on outside of bales. Some stains from poorer curing conditions as well. Sweet and fresh hay aroma. Great storage and access to the road for trucks.

2025 Oaten Hay baled on the 9th November. Not an ideal curing period due to having two rain events. Average bale weight 730kg. Baled with an 8 string Krone baler. Average moisture 12.6%. The highest moisture was 18.3%. Normal to soft in texture and great leaf retention. Some green colour. Less than 50% sunbleached or stained in sample. Slightly sweet and fresh hay aroma. Excellent storage and good access to road for trucks.