Publication Date
10-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-91
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth, WA
Abstract
There are specific requirements for hay for the export market that are different to usual on-farm requirements. These include earlier cutting times, green hay colour, low moisture content, freedom from weeds, and thin-strawed varieties.
Some oat varieties do not meet the exporter’s standard and therefore will not be accepted for delivery. Growers interested in the export market should check with individual exporters for their requirements.
Variety information can be found in the department’s current Western Australian crop sowing guide, available on the website at dpird.wa.gov.au.
Number of Pages
3
Keywords
Hay, export markets, crop sowing guide, cutting hay, storing hay, preventing shed fires
Disciplines
Agronomy and Crop Sciences
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Hay production. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA. Factsheet DPIRD-91.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fc_factsheets/15
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