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The Spanish Association of Dehydrated Alfalfa Manufacturers (AEFA) presented four sector problems at the Forage Sectoral Table on 10 November in Madrid: pest control, loss of planted area, genetic improvement and processing costs. Spain's 2025/26 dehydrated forage output fell 12% to 996,000 tonnes, and the industry expects about 1 million tonnes in 2026/27.
Alfalfa bale and pellet prices are up 7% and 24% respectively from the season start.
Spain supplies about 40% of EU dehydrated forage exports, mainly to Middle East buyers, so a smaller crop and firmer pellet prices tighten EU alfalfa supply for feed buyers. Rising processing costs and Hormuz-related shipping strain could keep export prices elevated.
alfalfaspain.esLuis MachínNov 12, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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