Australian Superfine Wool Growers' Association Inc.
|
Office Bearers 2011/12 |
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| President | Russell Hartwich |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Penelope Phillips |
| Executive - Including President, Secretary/Treasurer |
Russell Hartwich, Penelope Phillips, Kevin Dunn |
| Delegates |
Kevin Dunn, Russell Hartwich |
| Reserve Delegates |
Geoffrey Phillips, Penelope Phillips |
November 2011
At the business end of the year we are now
confronting mixed circumstances, both positive & negative. Seasonal conditions continue to please, with
the current outlook predicting a greater than average chance of above average
rainfall in the short to medium term.
Stock numbers; although low seem to have stabilized. Rebuilding of the flock will take a number of
years, longer if we return to poor seasonal or market conditions.
As in the past, we are witnessing the greatest
volatility in price & demand within the superfines. Economic turmoil, particularly involving our
European customers has put a real dampener on competition. Some producers are taking on a sit & wait
approach, hoping for future improvement within the market.
Here in Western & Central Victoria the clips
that have been presented are of the highest quality seen for many years. It is a true pleasure to produce bulk lines
containing clean, sound wool of good length.
Combine this with an increase in wool cut & strong market enquiry
for surplus stock, the situation seems positive despite all the problems.
Congratulations to the Sandlant family, “Pyrenees Park”, for once again excelling in the field of sharlea wool production. Building on last year’s achievement, this year Rob and his team presented a bale measuring 11.2 um.
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