TasFarmers Fodder Hub - Helping you make the most of spring

As seasonal conditions improve and spring fodder production is underway, now is the perfect time to plan ahead. Good quality feed produced, stored, and handled well will pay dividends through the next dry spell.

The TasFarmers Fodder Hub provides a practical, easy to use online resource designed to help Tasmanian farmers access information related to fodder, whether you’re growing, buying, selling, feeding, storing, or transporting it.

The Fodder Hub brings together reliable, locally relevant information to support better decision making right through the fodder supply chain. You’ll find resources on;

· Hay and silage production, including best practice cutting and curing techniques, nutrient management, and advice on maximising feed quality.

· Feed budgeting and cost analysis, helping you balance your on-farm production with potential shortfalls or surpluses.

· Engaging local contractors, with links to the Agricultural Contractors of Tasmania website and Handbook, connecting you with local contractors for cutting, baling, wrapping, and cartage.

· Practical tips on fodder storage, moisture control, fire safety, and biosecurity, all aimed at preserving quality and minimising loss.

· Transport and logistics advice on moving fodder safely and efficiently, and understanding regulations around heavy vehicle movement during the busy fodder season.

· Buy and Sell fodder market place, is a trusted site for advertisements on the TasFarmers website, all ads are verified by TasFarmers unlike other sales sites.

Whether you’re a livestock producer, contractor, or advisor, the TasFarmers Fodder Hub offers trusted tools, local contacts, and practical know-how to support your decisions this spring. Visit the TasFarmers Fodder Hub. 

Have feedback or a great resource to share on the Fodder Hub? Get in touch with us at TasFarmers, we’d love to hear from you.

 

The Fodder Hub is an output of the TasFarmers Community Drought and Preparedness Coordination 2024-25 Project, funded by the Tasmanian Government and TAS Farm Innovation Hub (an Australian