Rice Straw

Welcome to Hay Hub, where we bring you innovative and high quality forages. Rice Straw from the Camargue is one such product. Fourrage Doulière has been a pioneer of this type of harvest since the early 2000s. The growing area is spread over the high and low lands of the Camargue, a unique region in the south of France known for its wetlands, wildlife, and traditional farming practices.

Compared to other cereal straws, harvesting rice straw requires greater care. Producers must pay close attention to selecting the right varieties, respecting the height of the cut, and choosing suitable land. If these criteria are strictly respected and followed, Rice Straw proves to be a product of excellent quality. In rice producing countries around the world, rice straw is a dietary staple for dairy cows and particularly for buffalo. It is typically mixed with green forage and concentrates to create a balanced ration.

Rice Straw from Hay Hub is harvested at 85 percent dry matter, making it as bulky as other cereal straws. Its use as a food source should be combined with other types of feed. The great advantage of rice straw is its strong and rich fiber content in a mixed ration. Compared to wheat straw alone, a mix of half rice straw and half wheat straw offers 20 percent more crude protein, reaching 4.65 percent of dry matter compared to 3.89 percent. Additionally, rice straw with 0.51 FU offers 40 percent more fodder units than wheat straw, which has only 0.35 FU.

At Hay Hub, we also offer defibrized rice straw. This treated product is ideal for bedding because it is four times more absorbent than standard straw. Due to its flexibility and high absorption capacity, defibrized straw reduces cargo loads, storage requirements, and handling time. It can also be used to supplement diets that are too low in cellulose or too wet for ruminants. The defiberization process facilitates transit and improves digestive health.

Nutritionally, Rice Straw from Hay Hub delivers 0.51 FU. It serves as a food supplement and substitute for horses, cattle, and goats. The protein content is 0.5 percent, fat content is 0.5 percent, carbohydrates are 70 percent, and calcium is 3.5 percent.

At Hay Hub, we offer Rice Straw in CHC bales, which stand for Calibrated High Compression bales. These bales provide consistent quality, easy handling, and precise portion control. Compression removes air from the bale, reducing oxidation and preserving nutrients. Compacted slices encourage animals to take more bites and produce more salivation, supporting slower and healthier digestion. All CHC bales from Hay Hub are calibrated, compressed, palletized, and filmed. They are bound using polyane string and delivered on pallets of 24 to 48 bales.

Quality control is rigorous at every stage. From production to storage, hydrometric controls are practiced. Any lot that does not meet quality criteria is listed and downgraded. A sample is taken from each batch and analyzed by a certified laboratory. This guarantees the accuracy of your rations and gives you complete confidence in every bale of Rice Straw you buy from Hay Hub.

The advantages of CHC bales are clear. You save up to half your storage space. Handling is easy thanks to the small size. Nutrient preservation is guaranteed because compression reduces hay oxidation. Assimilation improves because compacted slices require more bites and more salivation. Your animals also regain a feeling of grazing, which reduces boredom and supports natural behavior.

Whether you need a fiber rich feed supplement for dairy cows, a substitute forage for horses and goats, or highly absorbent bedding for your barn, Rice Straw from Hay Hub delivers quality, innovation, and performance.