# Barley bonanza set to continue | Farm Weekly | WA

> Australian feed barley prices remain firm as dry conditions keep buyers purchasing hand to mouth, with analysts seeing no near-term easing. Market Check reports easily available feed barley stocks have largely been sold, with exports nearly booked.

- Date: 2018-05-12 · published 2018-05-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/65083-barley-bonanza-set-to-continue-farm-weekly-wa
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Tight old-crop barley supply and strong domestic and Chinese demand keep feed barley prices elevated, though analysts say barley is poor value versus wheat in rations, which could limit feed demand.

## Read by commodity

- WHEAT: neutral
- BARLEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- farmweekly.com.au: https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/5670836/barley-bonanza-set-to-continue/

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