At Southern Mallee Lucerne, we’ve always believed that the best hay starts with the best care. That’s why we’re proud to introduce a new chapter in our production: the Staheli West Steaming System – advanced technology that helps us deliver even higher quality lucerne hay to our customers.

For years, farmers and livestock owners have known that lucerne is one of the richest sources of nutrition. But baling lucerne has always carried a challenge: without the right moisture, leaves shatter, nutrition is lost, and animals don’t get the full benefit. Traditional methods relied on waiting for the right dew or adding water sprays, but these often gave inconsistent results.

That’s where steaming changes everything. The Staheli West 3000 Steamer uses food-grade steam to gently rehydrate the hay as it’s baled. This process keeps the delicate lucerne leaves intact, locks in nutrients, and reduces dust – producing hay that’s greener, softer, cleaner, and more palatable.

For you, the customer, this means:

• Better nutrition per bale – more leaf, less stem waste.
• Greener hay that livestock prefer and thrive on.
• Reduced dust for a healthier feeding environment.
• Consistent quality no matter the conditions.

We’re excited to be one of the few in Australia bringing this proven technology to lucerne hay production. With steam-baled hay, your animals get the very best – and you get more value out of every bale.

Southern Mallee Lucerne: Premium Hay, Perfectly Steamed