Straw 2017 here we go

[Northeastfarmer]

I agree with that, I won't sell my straw in an auction if I can avoid it, by the tonne has to be fairer. Standing looking at a field of wheat trying to second guess the yield of straw is nigh on impossible.

I can take 10 steps in a field and the yield could drop 50%.

I've always bought it by the acre or by the ton, but don't pay anywhere near the prices quoted on here....I,don't mind paying what I do per acre as some years I win and sometimes they win

 

[Sid]

You need to listen what was said by the auctioneer, the grouping of lots was mainly dictated by the vendor, especially the big seller today.

He had lots of smaller lots and requested how they were grouped, especially the smaller lots. Think it was made clear each time.

I was not confused once and knew what was being sold and the option on further lots.

It worked well for some groups with I think a run of Spring barley going to the same buyer

Seems the wb was slightly cheaper amd the ww slightly dearer.
Wo seemed mad prices today?

 

[Sid]

I've always bought it by the acre or by the ton, but don't pay anywhere near the prices quoted on here....I,don't mind paying what I do per acre as some years I win and sometimes they win

Depends on area and vendors.

 

[Jerry]

Seems the wb was slightly cheaper amd the ww slightly dearer.
Wo seemed mad prices today?

The WO Average was distorted by one lot if I remember correctly. I'd gave to check. It was a big lot early on that sold well.

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Depends on area and vendors.

Plenty of 2000 acre corn barrens round here, pointless dealing with them as they up their own arses, I prefer the smaller farmer much friendlier and better to deal with

 

[yellowbelly]

by the tonne has to be fairer. Standing looking at a field of wheat trying to second guess the yield of straw is nigh on impossible.

Much fairer IMHO. Most straw round here (if you can persuade 'em not to chop it) is bought by the bale (big Hestons), even that that's destined for the power stations.

 

[Sid]

I've paid per bale before and that suits me as i gettge exact number i need rather than guessing an area i may need

 

[gone up the hill]

The WO Average was distorted by one lot if I remember correctly. I'd gave to check. It was a big lot early on that sold well.

That big lot of oats was all of 26 acres....

 

[gone up the hill]

You need to listen what was said by the auctioneer, the grouping of lots was mainly dictated by the vendor, especially the big seller today.

He had lots of smaller lots and requested how they were grouped, especially the smaller lots. Think it was made clear each time.

I was not confused once and knew what was being sold and the option on further lots.

It worked well for some groups with I think a run of Spring barley going to the same buyer

Plenty of people were confused and thought they were bidding on lots that had already been sold/ were not an option

You might like it as a seller but most buyers were not impressed

 

[Jerry]

You might like it as a seller but most buyers were not impressed

Errrmmmm, I was not a seller. And I don't sell at standing straw auctions. I was only there out of interest. See above.

 

[gone up the hill]

Errrmmmm, I was not a seller. And I don't sell at standing straw auctions. I was only there out of interest. See above.

So you cannot say that the system used at this auction works or not works as you are neither a buyer or seller.

 

[TomD]

So you cannot say that the system used at this auction works or not works as you are neither a buyer or seller.

So he has an unbiased opinion!

 

[Poorbuthappy]

So you cannot say that the system used at this auction works or not works as you are neither a buyer or seller.

Here we go again....

 

[Jerry]

At the risk of repeating myself.....

The majority of lots being sold with an option for further lots was at the sellers request. This was announced by the auctioneer.

He clearly said as much.

They were sensible groupings given the size of some of the lots.

Oh, and if memory serves you took advantage of this taking the second lot as "stand on" for the two lots you bought.

I'm no fan or not of said auctioneer, all he's ever sold for me is a few cull ewes.

I have sold straw at the same auction in the past but currently have no need to as I have a perfectly good business deal in place that this year covers my combinable area. Same as for the last few years.

I like to go to the auction simply to stay up to date and aware of the market.

 

[jondear]

yes it makes me itch and i cant get a good nights kip

What.! are you sleeping on it !

 

[TomD]

At the risk of repeating myself.....

The majority of lots being sold with an option for further lots was at the sellers request. This was announced by the auctioneer.

He clearly said as much.

They were sensible groupings given the size of some of the lots.

Oh, and if memory serves you took advantage of this taking the second lot as "stand on" for the two lots you bought.

I'm no fan or not of said auctioneer, all he's ever sold for me is a few cull ewes.

I have sold straw at the same auction in the past but currently have no need to as I have a perfectly good business deal in place that this year covers my combinable area. Same as for the last few years.

I like to go to the auction simply to stay up to date and aware of the market.

Why does GUTH actually go to exeter market judging by this post and others he has such a dislike of kivells i dont actualy know why he bothers going!

 

[Gulli]

Why does GUTH actually go to exeter market judging by this post and others he has such a dislike of kivells i dont actualy know why he bothers going!

He just likes a whinge... about anything he can