Australian Superfine Wool Growers' Association Inc.


















|
Office Bearers 2011/12 |
|
| President | David Rowbottom |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Bradley Venning |
| Executive - Including President, Secretary/Treasurer |
David Rowbottom, Bradley Venning, Trevor Mibus |
| Delegates |
Trevor Mibus, Bill Crawford |
| Reserve Delegates |
David Rowbottom, Bradley Venning |
November 2011
No
one is complaining in the Hamilton region with the weather and commodity prices
quite favorable.
The
southern part of the region is in recovery mode from excessively wet
conditions, boggy areas still needing to be avoided, however the season is
looking good. In comparison the northern
most growers are looking for rain to keep the season booming along.
The
southerners battled extreme conditions for lambing with very average lambing
percentages, compared to exceptional percentages being recorded in the north,
particularly those lambing in the spring.
Many
growers have completed shearing and are reporting improved fleece weight of
stronger micron with very good tensile strength and yield.
Spring
ram sales have surpassed last years with increased numbers sold at higher
average prices. Improved wool prices have given producers some confidence in
their future, however the swing to prime lambs has not completely abated.
Japanese delegates from Sato Seni woollen mill visit Rowensville in October

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