Farm production value remains stable despite drought: ABARES

Feedgrain values in the past week dipped on rain in parts of the grainbelt, but have firmed in the past 24 hours in response to heavy frost in southeastern areas which may have limited yields in some crops, but cottonseed prices have eased as availability improved.

NSW Government appointed drought transport subsidy integrity advisor Derek Schoen is at work monitoring stock feed pricing behaviour, while a NSW DPI webinar next Wednesday will help producers to evaluate quality aspects of drought fodder.