Leave it in the paddock.
HayMate logs temperature and humidity every 5 minutes, then sends the readings to the cloud every 10 minutes over the Telstra 4G/4GX network.
REMOTE PADDOCK MONITORING
Catch your
baling window.
HayMate logs temperature and humidity every 5 minutes and sends readings to the cloud every 10 minutes. See them graphed over time in the Hay Mate app, then set your humidity alarm.
When your threshold is reached, HayMate calls and texts you and your selected hay team.
For Australian hay contractors and producers. From $1,500 ex GST ($1,650 incl. GST), including your first year of data and app use.
THE HAY MATE APP
Your paddocks in your pocket ↗OPTIONAL EXTRA SENSORS
2nd temp/humidity + soil moisture ↗
“With 60 extra bales done — a Hay Mate can pay for itself in one night of baling”
TRUSTED AUSTRALIA-WIDE
300+
hay contractors and hay growing professionals
Value your time.
Your sleep.
Your baling window.
Join hundreds of hay professionals using Hay Mate to stay closer to paddock conditions, wherever the day takes them.
Find your Hay Mate ↗Or call Peter · 0418 574 697Solar poweredBuilt-in battery storage
Telstra 4G/4GXMobile network
Every 5 minSensor readings
Every 10 minCloud & app updates
Every Hay Mate includes a solar panel that keeps its battery charged during normal outdoor use, so there is no routine recharging.
FOR HAY CONTRACTORS. FOR AUSSIE FARMERS.
Your time matters.
So does your
baling window.
When there are paddocks to cover and a team to organise, you need to know what’s happening where the hay is.
Hay Mate Mini brings temperature and humidity readings from the paddock to your phone. Set your threshold, choose who gets the alert, and get on with your day—or get some sleep.
Meet the MiniSolar powered. App connected. Calls and texts your team.
HOW HAYMATE WORKS
From a paddock reading
to a call on your phone.
THE HAY MATE APP
Your hay data.
Your alarms.
Your whole team.
On the same page.
A hay humidity monitor with an app that lets you:
- See all your latest field data in one place
- Set and control alarms and manage users
- Get a phone call and SMS when your threshold is reached
- View multiple units together in one overview
Sensor readings every 5 minutes. Cloud and app updates every 10 minutes.
Multiple paddocks.Check all your units together.
App navigation guide: Units, Alarms and Job Log
Tap a unit’s reading panel to see more detail. Use Units to check your paddocks, Alarms to manage alerts, and Job Log to review your recorded jobs.
See the trend. Set your alarm.
Open the Hay Mate app to see your readings graphed over time. Set a humidity alarm at the threshold you want to know about.
Get the team’s attention.
When humidity reaches your chosen threshold, HayMate calls and texts your phone—and the other users you’ve selected in your hay team.
Ready for a closer look?
The guide covers setup, graphs, alarms, team access and job logging.
FROM THE PADDOCK
A contractor’s
experience.
“Hands down best product on the market. We have been using our haymate for almost 10 years now.”
COMMERCIAL-GRADE. AUSTRALIAN-MADE.
Serious hardware.
Made here.
Start with the conditions that matter for baling. Talk to us about extra sensors for the way you farm, through hay season and beyond.
Extra sensors that can be added
Optional sensors vary by configuration. Ask Peter about compatibility and the right setup for your unit.
Talk sensors with Peter ↗CHOOSE YOUR HAYMATE
The readings you need.
The same heads-up.
Start with temperature and humidity. Add rainfall and wind monitoring to see more of the conditions in your paddock.
Choose your model here, then purchase through Farmtell, our online store. Need advice first? Talk to Peter.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
Mini
$1,500 ex GST
$1,650 incl. GST · AUD
First year of data & app use included.
Then $200/year incl. GST.
For keeping an eye on the humidity that helps you plan your baling window.
- Temperature
- Humidity
ADD RAINFALL
Medium
$3,500 ex GST
$3,850 incl. GST · AUD
First year of data & app use included.
Then $475/year incl. GST.
For following temperature, humidity and rainfall in the paddock.
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Rainfall
ADD RAINFALL & WIND
Max
$5,000 ex GST
$5,500 incl. GST · AUD
First year of data & app use included.
Then $475/year incl. GST.
For adding wind monitoring to your temperature, humidity and rainfall readings.
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Rainfall
- Wind
With every model
Readings every 5 minutes · Cloud and app updates every 10 minutes · Graphs over time · Humidity alarms · Phone calls and texts to you and your selected team members
Equipment prices are in Australian dollars, shown excluding and including GST. The first year of data and app use is included. Annual data and app renewals from year two are $200 for Mini and $475 for Medium or Max, including GST.
Not sure which one suits your operation? Ask Peter to help you choose, or call 0418 574 697.
WHY HAY GROWERS CHOOSE HAY MATE
More than a reading.
A simpler way to work.
The useful part isn’t just knowing the humidity. It’s seeing the trend, setting your alarm and getting the right people moving.
See the app in action| The features that matter | Hay Mate | When comparing devices |
|---|---|---|
| Ability to receive Calls & SMS alerts | ✓ | No call alerts, clunky SMS checks/control |
| App to view data and set alarms | ✓ | Check for graphs and adjustable alarms. |
| Easy management of multiple users in the App | ✓ | Can you choose who gets the alerts? |
| Commercial-grade, Australian-made hardware | ✓ | Check build quality and local support. |
| Simple to set up and use | ✓ | Ask to see the setup and app. |
| Pre-installed SIM, always ready to go | ✓ | No SIM or plan ready |
| Hundreds of existing customers | ✓ | Look for real customer experience. |
IN THE MEDIA
HayMate in print.
A look back at HayMate in Australian agricultural publications.
The Weekly Times Crop Gear
Time to make hay
A product feature introducing HayMate’s paddock monitoring and alerts, with Peter Cain explaining its use for hay producers and contractors.
View article photo ↗
Farming Ahead Kondinin Group · Issue 351
High density balers and hi tech gear on display at fodder event
Coverage of the inaugural Fodder Festival in Elmore, Victoria, featuring Peter Cain and the Hay Mate remote sensing system among the equipment on display.
View article photo ↗Historical coverage of earlier HayMate models. Sensors, pricing and features mentioned in older articles may differ from today’s range. See current models and pricing for the latest details.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you head out.
What does HayMate monitor?
Mini monitors temperature and humidity. Medium adds rainfall. Max adds rainfall and wind. All three provide app graphs and humidity alarms with phone calls and text messages.
What are the ongoing costs?
Your equipment price includes the first year of data and app use. From year two, annual renewal is $200 for Mini or $475 for Medium and Max. Renewal prices include GST.
Can it alert the rest of my hay team?
Yes. Add your team as users in the Hay Mate app and select who should receive the alarm. HayMate calls and texts the selected users when your humidity threshold is reached.
How current are the readings?
HayMate takes sensor readings every 5 minutes and sends updates to the cloud and app every 10 minutes.
What coverage do I need?
The current HayMate uses the Telstra 4G/4GX network. You’ll need suitable coverage where you place the unit.
Does it measure moisture inside the hay?
HayMate monitors the air conditions in your paddock; it does not measure moisture inside a bale. Humidity is a leading indicator to help you time your next hay check. Use the readings alongside your own crop checks and baling judgement.