December Newsletter
- Kate Marshall
- Dec 31, 2024
- 3 min read
We are delighted to welcome you to the inaugural edition of our monthly newsletter. This marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we are eager to share our latest developments, insights, and updates with you.
In our upcoming newsletters, you can expect:
Industry Insights: Exclusive contributions from thought leaders and experts within the cotton industry. These insights will provide valuable perspectives on trends, innovations, and the future of gin.
Updates from Our Site: A closer look at what’s happening on-site, including new projects, behind-the-scenes activities, and other important developments.
Meet the Team: Introductions to the talented individuals who play a key role in our operations, along with the latest additions to our team.
What’s New & Next: Be among the first to hear about upcoming product releases, events, and other exciting news.
Our aim is to keep you informed and engaged with the latest news and developments from our company and the wider industry. If you know others who might be interested in receiving this newsletter, please feel free to forward it to them—we would be pleased to reach as many people as possible.
Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to sharing more with you in the months to come.
INSIGHTS & PERSPECTIVES
Alex Detmers
Season Wrap-Up: Our First Cotton Ginning Season
Well, what a season it's been! Our first-ever cotton ginning season is officially in the books, and we're here to share how things went.
Gin Manager Reflection – Alex Detmers
Looking back, the season got off to a slow start with the 2023 crop that was in the yard over the wet season. Once we had completed the 2023 cotton and finished commissioning the gin, we started on the 2024 crop. From there, we ramped up production, quickly reaching good production numbers of averaging 400 bales a shift, with at gin hitting a few 500 bale shifts. With some fine-tuning, the gin set a new record of 526 bales for a 12hr shift. We are looking forward to the 2025 season and what the northern cotton gin can achieve
The Numbers
Overall, we processed a total of 56,000 bales across both Northern Territory and Western Australia. Given that this is our first season with the gin, we are extremely pleased with how everything went. We're pleased to announce that the bale shed is now empty, and we’ve transitioned into maintenance mode.
Classing Results
The classing results were also a highlight. Most of the bales came back with a grade of two or three leaf, which is exactly what we hoped for. This shows that the gin is operating as it should, and the cotton is meeting the quality standards we set out to achieve.
Looking Ahead
We're really proud of how smoothly the season went in the Gin, especially given that everything is brand new. There's always room for improvement, and we’ll be reviewing everything carefully to ensure that next season runs even better. But for now, we’re wrapping up on a high note. A huge thanks to everyone involved in making this first season a success, we couldn’t have done it without you all.
WHAT’S NEW
Kate Marshall
Meet - Kate Marshall
We’re excited to introduce Kate Marshall, who has joined Northern Cotton as our new Grower Services Manager. Kate will be your one-stop contact for all things related to ginning contracts, scheduling, logistics, freight, and seed sales.
We’ve listened to your feed back from last season and are committed to maintaining clear and open lines of communication. Kate is here to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and you can rely on her for any queries you may have.
Originally from the Riverina in Southern NSW, Kate brings a wealth of customer service experience, previously working with an Agri-tech startup, where she facilitated online livestock sales.
Please feel free to reach out to Kate – her contact details are below.
0437 760 984
