Australia: Hay listings to help match supply and demand

The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) has launched a web page listing available sources of fodder, in response to enquiries from those experiencing dry conditions. AFIA chief executive Paula Fitzgerald said she hoped the page would help link together supply and demand, with buyers and sellers in the fodder industry often relying on either major players or word of mouth. She said AFIA had decided to launch the listings in response to customer demand. "We launched the listing of AFIA members with available fodder following calls from farmers concerned about securing fodder supply." Ms Fitzgerald said there was still a severe deficit of fodder through South Australia, south-west Victoria and south-east NSW, but added there were stocks available to help livestock producers in these regions, but the challenge was linking up producers and consumers. "For now, we believe there is fodder available and the challenge appears to be matching those in need with those who have ...