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While growers have been able to grab opportunities to harvest grain in between showers over the past week, there have been very few chances to bale straw. Straw yields are back across the board this year. Thousands of acres of straw still remain on the ground, which will likely lead to a further decrease in yields.
After a slow start to the season, growers indicated that they intended to store an amount of straw this year in anticipation of a winter shortfall.
However, reports now suggest that enquiries have been increasing over the past week. In some cases however, orders could not be filled.
Prices
Prices of between €15-€20 per 4x4 round bale from the field are being paid depending on location. Much of the remaining straw will now need two to three settled days in a row to dry and will likely require turning.
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