WA’s first hay run to South Australia will set off in late July, as farmers lend a helping hand to their drought-affected ...

For optimal use of barley straw, add bales or loose straw to the pond in spring, ideally before algae blooms occur. But you must remember to replace the straw once it turns black to ensure ongoing ...

Bale Basics Straw Bales vs. Hay Bales Straw bales are yellow-gold rectangular cubes made of densely packed dried stems or stalks left over after harvesting wheat, oats, barley and other grains.

Two-string, “square” straw bales are usually 18x18x30 inches, weigh 33-60 pounds and cost $1.50-$6 depending on delivery options and material.

Straw sales are going strong around the country as the spring barley harvest continues. Round bales are fetching in the region of €25-35, depending on where in the country you find yourself ...

A bespoke eco-home made from straw and covered in cedar shingles has gone on the market for £275,000. The walls of the two-bedroom property are made from barley straw, but it looks like a sturdy ...

“Straw is in higher demand than ever, with hay and silage still proving hard to cash,” he said, with spring barley straw selling to £24/bale for inside stored 4ft bales and averaged £17.27 for 774 ...

About 4,000t was sold at auction on 12 January by the firm, with more than 50 buyers attending. Winter wheat straw averaged £100/t for square bales, with a range of £72/t to £130/t.

That compares to late August when barley straw was priced at approximately £140/t, or £55 for 8x4x3 bales, before rising to around £180/t by early November. With English barley straw becoming harder ...