# Is there value for money in maize bales?

> Kilkenny tillage farmer Edward Delahunty reports that his maize bales this year average 920 kg, with dry matter around 35% and strong starch values. He is selling 2,000 bales at €100 each from his yard, and says forage yields are slightly down after drought while feeding value is up.

- Date: 2026-11-14 · published 2026-11-14T15:08:47.457Z
- Category: weather · region Ireland · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/99548-is-there-value-for-money-in-maize-bales
- Commodities: [Alfalfa Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ALFALFA.md)

## Why it matters

Higher dry matter and starch raise the feeding value of forage maize, which supports demand and pricing for bales in Ireland. Slightly lower yields after drought tighten local supply, though the effect on feed grain prices is small.

## Sources

- agriland.ie: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/is-there-value-for-money-in-maize-bales/

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