Our Growers
Balco Australia’s growers are integral to our success.
We foster a unique, heartfelt partnership with all our growers. Many of our growers have been with us since Balco Australia was formed in 1990.
With increasing demand for Australian hay from overseas buyers, our network of growers is now in the hundreds and expanding as farmers realise the significant benefits of joining the Balco team. Export hay plays a pivotal role as a break crop in any modern-day cropping rotation.
It provides the grower with an alternative risk management strategy and gives them a break from traditional chemical regimes, while producing a gross margin that is competitive with other commodities.
We look forward to providing Australian farmers with a sustainable income, from a growth industry, into the future.
Our Growers
Balco Australia’s growers are integral to our success.
We foster a unique, heartfelt partnership with all our growers. Many of our growers have been with us since Balco Australia was formed in 1990.
With increasing demand for Australian hay from overseas buyers, our network of growers is now in the hundreds and expanding as farmers realise the significant benefits of joining the Balco team. Export hay plays a pivotal role as a break crop in any modern-day cropping rotation.
It provides the grower with an alternative risk management strategy and gives them a break from traditional chemical regimes, while producing a gross margin that is competitive with other commodities.
We look forward to providing Australian farmers with a sustainable income, from a growth industry, into the future.
FAQs of becoming a grower for Balco
Access to technical support from a large consultant group with expertise in soil science, nutrition, and environmental science
Efficient and advanced logistics management processes
Access to established multi-grade markets, a broad customer base, and stable sales channels
Stable and scientific grading system
Competitive pricing
Strong ongoing relationships
Stable cash flow and timely payments
Dealing with professional Field & Procurement Management
Being part of a long-term strategic plan
Oaten Hay
Wheat and Barley hay with a preference towards awnless types
Wheat straw – windrowed or header trail
Barley straw – windrowed or header trail
Oat straw – windrowed or header trail
All major cropping regions in South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria.
Make sure specific chemicals are registered for use on particular crop type
Stick to recommended label rates and don’t go above
Adhere to all withholding periods
All lines of hay and straw purchased by Balco are MRL tested
Balco exports into markets that require all hay quality levels and grades, up to high quality.
All hay and straw delivered to Balco’s production sites must be below 14%
