Standing Grass

[VP Adams ltd]

Hi, Just wondered what people are paying for standing grass for haymaking? We are in Herefordshire. Thanks

 

[Werzle]

I would think £50-60/acre if its reasonable stuff

 

[DanM]

There’s grass everywhere! £20-30 acre if you can find someone that will make it

 

[Werzle]

Lad who makes a fair bit of hay on hereford farmers and contractors fb advertising for grass @VP Adams ltd

 

[AJR75]

@Hfd Cattle does one or two bales each year.

 

[Frank-the-Wool]

From being free to £20 an acre down here.
Depends on how many thistles and what size of field!

 

[Werzle]

From being free to £20 an acre down here.
Depends on how many thistles and what size of field!

All depends on the fields and the grass i agree but theres alot trying to find grass to sell the hay . Plenty of horsey folks wanting hay in the winter driving demand more so than farmers, although hay through a straw chopper for bedding is looking likely on many farms this winter too

 

[Frank-the-Wool]

All depends on the fields and the grass i agree but theres alot trying to find grass to sell the hay . Plenty of horsey folks wanting hay in the winter driving demand more so than farmers, although hay through a straw chopper for bedding is looking likely on many farms this winter too

Horse numbers are declining in this area. The costs of Livery are taking their toll on those with a lower income.
Oddly the price of good horses have increased but probably because those that can afford them want better animals.

 

[Suka]

We're in Dorset and don't pay anything. Lots of people have too much land and grass and need it cut and removed. Seems fair to me, as we've had to buy the machinery (and pay to repair it) and take the time to do the haymaking.

 

[Werzle]

Horse numbers are declining in this area. The costs of Livery are taking their toll on those with a lower income.
Oddly the price of good horses have increased but probably because those that can afford them want better animals.

Yes horse trade is very strong, quality horses are worth a fortune.

 

[Loftyrules]

£45/acre