Northern Territory Country Hour NT Country Hour
Aug 11, 2025
Jim Angulke, Chair of the Kimberley Cotton Company, discusses the opening of the Kimberley Cotton Gin, a $60 million facility poised to transform agriculture in Northern Australia. He highlights its role in boosting local cotton production and the logistical advantages it brings, particularly for the port of Wyndham. Angulke also addresses environmental concerns and the impact of a colder dry season on crops. With a focus on sustainable growth, the conversation reveals how this gin could streamline processing for local farmers and stimulate the regional economy.
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Big Facility Ready To Process Cotton
- Jim Angulke says the Kimberley Cotton Gin is almost complete and they expect to process the first bale within days of the opening.
- He opened the gin to the community with guided tours to showcase the facility.
Wyndham Enables Local Export
- Jim Angulke says the first 40-foot containers arrived recently via the port of Wyndham, marking a logistics shift for the region.
- He frames Wyndham exports as a major positive for northern Australia.
Regular Container Departures Planned
- Jim Angulke expects to ship cotton out of Wyndham approximately every 10 to 14 days as the operation stabilises.
- He notes early shipments will be cautious while commissioning the gin and logistics.