# Legume trial 'looking promising' in the south as appetite for faba grows

> A legume trial in southern Australia is reported to be going well despite a difficult season with dry, warm winter conditions and late frosts. Demand for vetch hay in the Southern Tablelands and for high-protein feed such as faba beans is growing, supported by a strong livestock market.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T00:09:35.016Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/96611-legume-trial-looking-promising-in-the-south-as-appetite-for-faba-grows
- Commodities: [Alfalfa Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ALFALFA.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger livestock demand for high-protein forage supports prices for alternative protein feeds like faba beans and vetch hay, though growers say market size and price viability still limit expansion.

## Read by commodity

- ALFALFA: neutral

## Sources

- theland.com.au: https://www.theland.com.au/story/9381224/southern-tablelands-faba-bean-trial-delivers-crop-hope/

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