The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2016 compared with the same period last season are -4.7%, -6.1% and -5.7% respectively.
Readers should take into consideration the fact that the Easter sale recess fell in March this year and April last year.
The progressive comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for July 2015 – March 2016 compared with the same period last season are -4.8%, -5.8% and -5.6% respectively.
AWTA Ltd has tested 267.0 mkg (million kilograms) this season compared with 282.8 mkg for the equivalent period last season.