THE MALLEE’S FARMING NEWSPAPER OCTOBER 2025 Vision to build and reconnect Page 3
Record entries Page 4
Trapped by tradition Page 7
Hay season is in full swing at Kerry McFarlane’s property in Lalbert. Picture: Kerry McFarlane
PROMISING OUTLOOK
Mallee hay growers are preparing for a strong season, with cutting underway and baling imminent. Steady early rainfall has boosted crop quality and yields. Despite high input costs, growers remain optimistic about market demand and pricing, especially from southern buyers and local dairy farms, as hay remains a valuable management tool.
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