There’s was plenty of action out at Toowoomba Hay Farm last week. Gerard, Annie and the team have been busy with earthworks, trenching, pipe laying and stormwater planning around the hay sheds. It might look like dirt, drains and machinery, but it all plays an important role in hay quality. Good shed access and drainage help keep hay dry, reduce weather exposure and make loading safer and more efficient. For Feed Central and LocalAg, this is exactly why storage and handling matter. Quality hay is not just about what happens in the paddock. It is also about how it is protected, presented and managed once it is in the shed. A bit of groundwork now helps protect better hay for the season ahead.

The rain has slowed enquiry this week, but has it actually changed the market? In this latest update, David Clothier talks through: • Where demand is still sitting • Why delivered pricing hasn’t moved much • What freight and diesel are doing to the market • Why winter feed demand is still front of mind Watch the full update now → rfr.bz/t14b218

In the latest episode of our Hay Matters podcast, Steve Page was in the Coolamon region catching up with hay producer Anthony Exton. From vetch and oats through to straw, trucks and grain, Anthony shares how diversification, flexibility and long-term planning help manage the ups and downs of farming seasons and hay markets. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform or via the link in comments.

FREE WEBINAR - Feeding Through Drought 2026: Making the Hay Market Work for You Drought seasons force tough decisions fast. Feed quality, buying timing, freight, storage and feeding management all start carrying a lot more weight when every tonne matters. Join the teams from Feed Central and LocalAg for a practical webinar focused on helping producers better navigate the 2026 hay market. Topics include: * Feed testing and hay quality * Hay markets and buying strategies * Hay storage and feeding management REGISTER TODAY: rfr.bz/ta3cba9

In this week’s market report, hay supply is still holding, but not all lines are equal. Protein hay is tightening, freight is doing more of the heavy lifting on price, and supply is sitting further south. Watch Nev’s latest update below. rfr.bz/t1ce45f

What does the future of agriculture actually look like? In this episode of Hay Matters, we head on the road with the Griffin Lanyon Legacy Tour, bringing together young farmers from across Australia to see the industry beyond their own farm gate. From paddock visits to large-scale operations like Midfield Meats, this is a real look at how the next generation is thinking about farming, business and the future. It’s practical. It’s honest. And it’s worth a listen. Listen here: rfr.bz/t044b11

In this latest market update, Dave Clothier breaks down the key forces shaping the hay market right now. Supply remains strong in southern regions, but demand is continuing to expand west across New South Wales as dry conditions take hold. While ex-farm prices are steady, rising diesel costs and increasing freight distances are driving up delivered pricing. Buyers are becoming more selective, with feed-tested and quality-assured hay leading the market. If you're buying or selling, understanding freight, quality, and timing has never been more critical. Watch the full report below. m.campaignshare.app/upload/s…

Wishing you, your family, and your team a safe and happy Easter. From our family and team!

In this week’s Hay Matters, Steve Page and David Clothier unpack what’s happening on the ground right now. Recent rain has shifted demand, supply is sitting further south, and forward contracts are becoming a bigger part of the conversation. What they cover: • Freight costs and pricing pressure • Where supply is sitting right now • Opportunities in protein hay • What feedlot demand means moving forward Listen here: rfr.bz/t652b72

🚨 New listing alert! 🚨 We’ve just added some rare long‑necked cows to the site. Excellent posture, love grass, don’t say much — but guaranteed to turn heads. 🐮🦙 Available today only… because apparently it’s April 1st. 😉 Visit rfr.bz/t6daf32

Life, Legacy and Farming the Future In this episode of the Hay Matters Podcast, Steve Page sits down with Ella Lanyon to talk about the Griffin Lanyon Legacy Tour, created in memory of her brother Griffin and designed to inspire the next generation in agriculture. Ella shares what the group experienced travelling across Victoria and South Australia, visiting farms, feedlots, machinery operations and processing facilities. The conversation also explores life on farm, including crop rotations, hay and grain decisions, and how young farmers are approaching the season ahead. A great discussion on community, perspective and the future of farming. 🎧 Listen now on the Hay Matters Podcast - link in comments

Seasonal conditions are shaping the hay market right now. Recent rain across parts of Australia has slowed some buying activity, but not everywhere. Central NSW remains patchy, and demand for softer cereal hay is starting to build as early weaning programs kick off. Here’s what we’re seeing on the ground: • Increased enquiry for softer cereal hays • Protein hay like lucerne still attracting steady demand • Some regions slowing after rain, others still actively sourcing feed • Buyers starting to plan ahead for winter feeding Markets are shifting week to week, and Nev’s latest update breaks down what’s happening across the east coast. Watch the full market report here: rfr.bz/t272cd9

Rain or no rain, good quality hay will always sell. We see it every season, and lots like the ones we've featured here will sell, no matter what the weather is doing. If you want the widest choice and the best quality, now is the best time to check out the listings on the LocalAg Marketplace. rfr.bz/t394913

Happy Australia Day - From the Feed Central and LocalAg team.

From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas from the LocalAg Team.

Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas from all of us! The LocalAg, Feed Central & Toowoomba Hay Farm teams

A quick round-up from Feed Central on where the season is at as the year ends. The Feed Central team and LocalAg Plus sales team are on hand to assist right up until Tuesday 23 December, and will be back on deck again from Monday 5 January. Or you use the LocalAg Marketplace to buy or list hay - or indeed any ag items - over the holidays. Just go to rfr.bz/ta8f457 Thank you so much for your support and interest throughout this year. We wish you a Merry Christmas, a prosperous new year and we are looking forward to doing business with you again in 2026.

From hay to fertiliser, grain to moisture meters, livestock to machinery, we're here for the lot. Download the app and become a buyer and a seller. Check out the latest listings across all the categories. #AgDayAu @NationalFarmers

It's time for the Summer Episodes of Hay Matters! We're starting by revisiting our conversation with Pat Hull and his interesting story about discovering over 1000 tonnes of hidden haylage on the property he bought in Warren, NSW. It's one of our favourites, so click through (link in comment) to listen to this insightful episode with Steve and Pat.

Looking for quality hay right now? Our latest LocalAg listings feature hay to suit everyone's needs. Tested and quality assured lots, round bales, square bales, lucerne, barley and more. All from trusted sellers across Australia. Secure your supply before the Christmas break. Browse today at localag.com.au