Episode notes
- 1.2 million tonnes of Australian hay and straw goes for export each year, with 99% of that being dryland farming, planted in between the end of April and early June, made up primarily of oaten or cereal hay.
- Two key factors are crucial in oaten hay: Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC) and Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF), while there are lower amounts of protein, averaging 5-8.5%.
- Balco rigorously maintains quality control throughout the export process. This involves inspecting fields immediately after seeding, monitoring for weed contamination during growth, core testing 20% of the product, and taking mixed samples that represent the entire field.
- A crucial aspect of the export process is ensuring the hay tests negative for Annual Ryegrass Toxicity (ARGT) before it is shipped.
- Export hay contracts operate somewhat ...
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