Livestock producers planning to plant winter forage crops are struggling to find available seed, with oats in particular reported to be practically non-existent in some areas.
Demand for seed is understood to be strong this year based on increased cattle numbers and good soil moisture where big rainfall totals fell in summer.
Central Queensland pasture agronomist Ross Newman is urging clients not to leave it too late to talk to seed suppliers.
In a recent social media post he said he has seen reports of varieties already being in a sold out due to lower than budgeted production crop…
