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Hay Matters

Stay up to date and learn more about the industry with the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast – your portal to the intricate world of hay, brought to life through real stories and expert analysis.

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50:37

The Science Behind Better Oats with Dr Allan Rattey

Hay Matters ·

2025/02/13

In this episode of the Hay Matters Podcast brought to you by LocalAg and Feed Central, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by Dr Allan Rattey, National Oat Breeder at InterGrain, to explore the future of Australian hay and forage production.They discuss how cutting-edge technology is accelerating oat breeding, the importance of balancing yield with quality, and why fibre digestibility is a game changer for both sustainability and livestock performance.Dr Rattey also shares insights into how InterGrain is

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33:31

Special Edition: Feed Central's Next Chapter with Tim...

Hay Matters ·

2025/01/16

To start the new year on the Feed Central Hay Matters podcast, Jon Paul Driver sat down with Tim Ford, Director of Feed Central, to pull back the curtain on Local Ag - a bold new marketplace that’s been 22 years in the making. Born from decades of experience, countless conversations with farmers, and a relentless drive to innovate, Local Ag is set to revolutionise how Australian agriculture connects and trades. Local Ag launches 29th January 2025, offering a fresh and modern way for Australian

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17:47

The year in review and preparing for 2025: a Market...

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2024/12/19

Podcast HighlightsIn the final Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast for 2024, Jon Paul Driver catches up with National Sales Manager Dave Clothier to discuss the challenges and market shifts faced by hay producers during the 2024 season and what we can expect in the year ahead.Early in the year, drought cleared stockpiles of low-grade hay, but wet weather later reduced overall production and caused quality deterioration. Strong demand continues, driven by record feedlot numbers and booming beef exports,

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20:35

2024 Harvest Insights from the Road: a discussion...

Hay Matters ·

2024/12/11

In the latest Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, Host Jon Paul Driver talks to Steve Page, Grower Services Manager, about the challenges faced by hay producers during a season marked by wet weather, frost events, and fluctuating market dynamics. Steve, who has recently been on the road visiting growers, shares insights into what the season looked like and the impact of these challenges across Australia.Southern Queensland and northern New South Wales experienced a wet baling period, resulting in

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12:50

Farming Tomorrow: an Ag2050 discussion with Dr...

Hay Matters ·

2024/11/20

Podcast HighlightsIn this episode of the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver welcomes Dr. Sabrina Greenwood from CSIRO to discuss the AG2050 initiative.From farms equipped with digital farming and precision agriculture technologies to systems that provide real-time data optimising everything from soil health to water use, AG2050 envisions a sustainable and technologically advanced future for Australian agriculture by 2050.CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency known for

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22:33

Harvest Wrap Up: a Market Update with Dave Clothier

Hay Matters ·

2024/11/06

In this market update episode of the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver and Dave Clothier discuss the Australian hay market as the harvest season winds down. They cover how recent weather has impacted hay quality, with a mix of grades now available, and look at the impact on yields in regions like South Australia and Western Victoria. With high demand from the beef sector, and steady prices across most areas, this episode provides timely insights for buyers navigating this

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54:03

Hay Meets AI & Innovation: a discussion with Dr...

Hay Matters ·

2024/10/23

In the latest episode of the Feed Central Hay Matters podcast, our host, Jon Paul Driver, caught up with Dr. Andrew Walter for a deep dive into agricultural research and innovation. Dr. Walter has extensive experience across government, business, and academia, which has positioned him to lead projects that are reshaping hay production in Australia. His role has included leading the development of Australia's levy system, which funds agricultural research, and his practical experiences with advanced

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27:13

Hay Innovators Part 2: with Damon Humphris and Gavin...

Hay Matters ·

2024/10/10

For the second part of the Feed Central Hay Matters Hay Innovators series, Jon Paul Driver caught up Damon Humphris of Taggr and Gavin Leersen of BaleTime at the recent AFIA Conference. This episode dives into the solutions both innovators have developed to tackle age-old challenges in hay production. Discover how Damon's journey led to the creation of an automated tagging system for hay bales, simplifying the traceability process for exporters. Meanwhile, Gavin introduces BaleTime, a device that

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20:20

Hay Innovators Part 1: with Louis Kelly and Bryce...

Hay Matters ·

2024/09/25

In the first of our two-part Hay Innovators series on the Feed Central Hay Matters Podcast, Jon Paul Driver sits down with Louis Kelly, Chairman of the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA), and Bryce Riddell, the creator of HayShepherd, a groundbreaking system for monitoring hay sheds. The conversation covers critical developments from the AFIA conference, new technologies transforming hay farming, and the challenges and opportunities facing the fodder industry in Australia. Bryce Riddell

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12:52

National Stockpile Runs Low: a Market Update with...

Hay Matters ·

2024/09/11

Jon Paul Driver catches up with National Sales Manager Dave Clothier for a hay market report and an indepth discussion on the current status of the national hay market ahead of new season. While Southern Queensland has seen good early-season hay production, and early harvesting in New South Wales promises high yields, dry conditions in South Australia and Western Victoria are expected to lead to lowered production. With much of the 2022 hay stock now gone, and high fodder demand, this is the idea

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35:58

From Hay to Hydrogen: a Discussion with Dr Louise Brown

Hay Matters ·

2024/08/28

In this episode of the Hay Matters podcast, Jon Paul Driver talks with Dr. Louise Brown, CEO and founder of Hydgene Renewables. They dive into how hay and fodder are being turned into green hydrogen, revolutionising the way farmers can produce and use ammonia for fertilisers. Louise discusses her shift from academic research to spearheading this innovative startup, focusing on the practical benefits and potential of this technology for the farming community.Louise transitioned from a career in

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32:03

Six Decades Carting Hay: A Chat with Graham Thomson...

Hay Matters ·

2024/08/14

In this episode, Jon Paul Driver talks with Thommo, a hay industry veteran who began carting hay for over 62 years ago. Thommo discusses his early days of manual hay baling, his role as a founding member of the Australian Fodder Industry Association, and the technological changes he's witnessed and embraced in his long career. He also shares insights from his international travels and the strong network of relationships he's built across the industry. From his first hand-operated baler to a 50 foot

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17:31

Market Update: Supply Chain Turns South with Tim...

Hay Matters ·

2024/07/31

Tim Ford, Director:While there has been recent rain, many areas continue to experience a "green drought" with slow grass growth, particularly in the intensive grazing and dairy regions of Southern Victoria and South Australia.Despite some growth stimulated by summer rain, a dry autumn and delayed onset of winter have led to significant feed gaps and strong demand for hay, which has shifted industry dynamics.Historically, intensive dairy areas produced their own silage; however, this year has seen a

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24:51

Unlock Your Horse’s Health with Feed Testing: a...

Hay Matters ·

2024/07/18

Episode Highlights:Equi-Analytical was launched in June 2004 in response to the equine industry's need for specialised hay and pasture testing. Known for its robust NIR technology calibrations, Equi-Analytical licenses these globally.Equi-Analytical's launch in Australia will benefit the local equine market by reducing testing turnaround times for some services.Hay might be tested for many reasons such as to choose the best feed, or to assess the available feed to determine if supplementation may

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10:08

Fire Ant Ready: in the Zone with Shaun Hann

Hay Matters ·

2024/07/03

This week on the podcast, Jon Paul Driver sits down with Shaun Hann, the Manager at Toowoomba Hay Farm, to discuss his firsthand experiences after one of their storage facilities was declared to be in a fire ant zone. Shaun shares how this unexpected challenge has impacted their operations, the new regulations they are navigating, and the practical steps they are taking to remain fire ant free and compliant.Episode Highlights:The recent discovery of fire ants just kilometres away from Toowoomba Hay

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10:12

Southern Demand Challenging National Supply: a...

Hay Matters ·

2024/06/19

Episode Highlights:Recent rainfall across the eastern seaboard has had minimal impact on reducing fodder demand.The EOFY is influencing decision making. Some growers are choosing to defer payments and buyers are deciding between filling on-farm storage now or in the new financial year.Demand is high and driven from the south, spreading into the north; all grades are selling well which bodes well for the new season.Beef prices are expected to remain strong for the next few years, supported by

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20:30

Export Hay Opportunities: a discussion with Denis...

Hay Matters ·

2024/06/05

Episode Highlights:There are concerns about potential oversupply in both Australia and the US. Natural events like droughts and floods regulate this supply to some extent. However, there is a limit to how much the market, especially in Asia, can absorb.There is a severe supermarket duopoly in Australia which is currently a major topic at the federal government level. This market dominance is not only impacting consumers who are already paying high prices but even more so for suppliers and growers,

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14:44

The Evolving Hay Market: a discussion with Pat Guerin...

Hay Matters ·

2024/05/26

Episode Highlights:Each export company in Australia has its own procurement matrix, lacking a single industry standard.R&D priority is shifting to focus more deliberately on the animal performance contribution value.There are ironies in the industry: breeding for some desired stem sizes can be counterproductive for animal performance, even when buyers are accustomed to a those sizes, for example.Due to these complexities, RD&EE (Research, Development, Education, and Extension) are

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16:52

The Evolving Hay Market: a discussion with Pat Guerin...

Hay Matters ·

2024/05/22

Podcast This week, Jon Paul Driver is joined by Pat Guerin in a special two part episode to discuss some of the many opportunities in the Australian hay industry. The discussion covers the need for industry-wide standards, a shifting R&D focus towards animal performance, and tackling challenges like weather damage and drying processes. It also highlights the importance of collaborative growth in the export market.Pat Guerin has a strong technical background in the hay industry. His career

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14:04

Market Supply Shifts: a discussion with National...

Hay Matters ·

2024/05/08

Episode Highlights:We are a country of extremes, with warmer temperatures and rainfall as high as 30% above average experienced recently across Queensland and New South Wales. Meanwhile, drier weather has intensified southward through Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, with Western Australia experiencing considerable drought.High temperatures are anticipated until the end of July. This will sustain pasture growth and provide security for graziers.Demand has still lifted considerably for all

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