4,000 km of Hay: a roadtrip with Anthony Balzer and Jeff Collingwood

Episode Highlights:Anthony and Jeff travelled from Toowoomba to Glen Innes, then on to Tamworth and Forbes, up through the Hunter Valley and then looping back via Moree.They found numerous areas to be drier than expected, with rainfall proving inconsistent across various regions. This has resulted in some farms boasting full paddocks, while others remain dry.The demand for hay is on the rise again due to drier conditions, as buyers approach the end of the reserves stored away pre-Christmas, in anticipation of a heatwave that never materialised. Reports indicate that numbers in the feedlots have reached an all-time high, demonstrating significant confidence in the cattle market.With drier weather possible going into winter, it's important to keep an eye on feed reserves to avoid the need to purchase larger quantities in winter.There are some excellent lines of hay available, including lucerne, providing ample opportunity to explore a wide variety of feed options.After the summer slowdown, hay has started to move again, and this pace is expected to increase as graziers prepare for winter.