💰 Grain Price Calculator — Net Farm Gate Price Calculate the net price you actually receive after freight, levies, quality discounts and GST. Compare offers from different buyers accurately.
Quick answer: Net price = Delivered price − Freight − Levies − Quality discounts. Example: $350/t delivered − $40/t freight − $10/t levies = $300/t farm gate. Always compare net prices.
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Net Farm Gate Price ($/t)
📐 How Net Grain Price Is Calculated Total Deductions = Freight + Levy + Quality Discount Net Price = Delivered Price − Total Deductions Deduction % = (Total Deductions ÷ Delivered Price) × 100
Get delivered price — from buyer's contract or quoteCalculate freight — distance × rate per km ÷ tonnesAdd levies and handling — GRDC levy $0.88/t, port fees $5-15/tSubtract quality discounts — moisture, screenings, protein
📊 Worked Example Wheat delivered price $350/t. Freight $40/t. GRDC levy $0.88/t, port handling $9/t. Moisture discount $5/t.
Total deductions = $40 + $9.88 + $5 = $54.88/t Net price = $350 − $54.88 = $295.12/t Deductions = 15.7% of delivered price
Always ask buyers for a net price estimate. A $5/t higher delivered price with $10/t more freight is actually worse.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate net grain price? Net price = Delivered price − Freight − Levies − Quality discounts. Example: $350/t delivered − $40/t freight − $10/t levies = $300/t farm gate.
What deductions affect grain price? Freight ($20-60/t), GRDC levy ($0.88/t), Port handling ($5-15/t), Agent commission (1-3%), Quality discounts (moisture, screenings, protein).
How do grain quality discounts work? Moisture: $1-5/t per 1% over standard. Screenings: $5-20/t for >5%. Low protein: $5-15/t per 1% below grade. Stained grain: $10-50/t discount.
Should I store grain or sell at harvest? Calculate storage cost ($3-8/t/month) vs expected price increase. Historically, prices rise $5-15/t from harvest to off-season. If storage costs $10/t for 3 months and price rises $20/t, storing pays.