Large Crowd Gathers for 2007 AGM
On Sunday 21st October 2007 a large crowd of producers gathered for brunch at our Narrandera complex prior to the Annual General Meeting. It was pleasing to see so many producers attend. Craig gave a brief classing demonstration and producers took the opportunity to inspect the complex and the lines of fibre. At the AGM Chairman Keith COwen announced that all consignments will now be eligible for the advance payment. It is anticipated that this will help ease strain on producer cashflow with only three sales scheduled for 2008. Click here to find out more.

After the Meeting the Board of AMMO Ltd met to elect a new chairperson for the ensuing year. I can report that Mr Keith cowen was relected as chairman unanimously with me Norm McCrea being elected Vice-Chairperson. Both men are looking forward to their year in office.

Keith Cowen, Chairman Of AMMO and Mr Ian Cathles, new President of
Mohair Australia exchange ideas over the AGM weekend.
Classer Training and
Other Options
We would like to remind all producers that we are available for on-farm
classing appointments if required. Or why not have you or your wool-classer
up-grade their skills to be able to prepare mohair for consignment. A.M.M.O.
Ltd is prepared to offer training at its Narrandera depot or on-farm where
practical, to all experienced wool classers and new producers to ensure
that clips are prepared in the best possible manner in the shed. Good
preparation is the key to maximising your returns. Many wool classers
travel with shearing teams or individuals and these teams/individuals
are often called upon to shear goats, so why not use the same classer
who can be trained in mohair, to class your mohair.
Enquire today
regarding training with our experienced staff.
No Commercial Value (NCV) Fibre
From time to time on your clip report, you may notice that a portion of your clip has been described as NCV (i.e. having no commercial value).
This means that this fibre cannot be economically processed or, in some
cases, cannot be processed at all, and is therefore not on-sold.
In the past we have out-sorted this type of fibre free of charge, however
as of December 2005 this will no longer be the case. The Board of Directors
has decided that from this time on any fibre consigned, which is classified
as NCV, will attract a once-only charge of 30 cents per kilogram for handling,
charged when the remainder of the clip is sold and deducted from sale
proceeds. This is to help us defray the costs associated with both the
time it takes to handle this type of fibre, and its subsequent re-packaging
and disposal.
In future, if you have fibre of this type, or are unsure, please contact
us prior to packing to discuss the viability of including this fibre in
your consignment.
Thank you. Craig Clancy, Manager.

Insect infestations are just one of the reasons why fibre might be classed as NCV.
Ph (02) 6959 2988

