About Balco

‘Fostering growth, nurturing futures’ is Balco’s ongoing promise to our industry, our communities, and the planet.

Balco is synonymous with quality. As Australia’s leading exporter of premium Oaten Hay, Balco Australia is dedicated to supporting dairy farming communities around the world with high-quality, reliable forage solutions.

Our mission goes beyond every bale of hay, we aim to foster a thriving, sustainable agricultural ecosystem and contribute to the long-term success of the dairy industry. 

To us, growth means commitment to quality, innovation in process, and the trust we build with our partners. The future we nurture is one of sustainable farming, thriving rural communities, and responsible stewardship of the land.

Behind every bale we produce, lies an investment in a better way of life.

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About Balco

‘Fostering growth, nurturing futures’ is Balco’s ongoing promise to our industry, our communities, and the planet.

Balco is synonymous with quality. As Australia’s leading exporter of premium Oaten Hay, Balco Australia is dedicated to supporting dairy farming communities around the world with high-quality, reliable forage solutions.

Our mission goes beyond every bale of hay, we aim to foster a thriving, sustainable agricultural ecosystem and contribute to the long-term success of the dairy industry. 

Growth means commitment to quality, innovation in process, and the trust we build with our partners. The future we nurture is one of sustainable farming, thriving rural communities, and responsible stewardship of the land.

Behind every bale we produce, lies an investment in a better way of life.

Balco is redefining how the Australian hay export industry operates by taking Oaten Hay to the highest level of quality. The relationship between environment and technology are key to ensuring the quality and consistency of product that Balco is known for. Balco remains the only hay export company in Australia that undertakes rigorous quality and nutritional testing. As the only HACCP accredited hay export company in Australia, we take pride in leading the industry in quality, safety, and traceability.

The Balco grading system objectively grades hay for both the grower and the customer. Buying from Balco means you can trust that the quality of product is quantifiable. Driven to produce the highest quality and most nutritionally beneficial products available, Balco is undertaking independent and intensive product testing and research via the internationally renowned Dairy One in America. Continued research and education ensures that we have access to the industry’s most accurate calibrations.

1987
Australian hay export industry commenced
1990
Balco Australia Founded in Balaklava, South Australia
1991
Balco first exported hay to Japan
2001
Founded Bowmans Site in South Australia
2006
Acquired Brookton Site in Western Australia
2008
Balco became the first Australian hay exporter into China
2017
Balco awarded regional employer of the year
2022
Balco Reinvests back into the business to create a more sustainable future
2023
Acquired Raywood Site in Victoria

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2024
Awarded Regional Exporter of the Year
2024
Awarded Sustainability and Green Economy Export Award
2024
Balco signs organic hay agreement in China
2025
New Head Office Opens in Adelaide
1987
Australian hay export industry commenced
1990
Balco Australia Founded in South Australia
1991
Balco first exported hay to Japan
2001
Founded Bowmans Site in South Australia
2006
Acquired Brookton Site in Western Australia
2008
Balco became the first Australian hay exporter into China
2017
Balco awarded regional employer of the year
2022
Balco Reinvests back into the business to create a more sustainable future
2023
Acquired Raywood Site in Victoria

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2024
awarded regional exporter of the year
2024
awarded sustainability and green economy export award
2024
Balco signs organic hay agreement in China
2025
new head office opens in adelaide