red meat sector
Allan Barber says next season will be murky for farmers, processors, or exporters as the risks pile up even though in the longer term, the fundamentals are positive
21st Jul 16, 11:44am
Allan Barber says next season will be murky for farmers, processors, or exporters as the risks pile up even though in the longer term, the fundamentals are positive
Allan Barber says the UK referendum opens a can of worms, and it opens some opportunities
7th Jul 16, 10:20pm
Allan Barber says the UK referendum opens a can of worms, and it opens some opportunities
Silver Fern Farms announces contract extension and new special meeting date. Allan Barber reviews where this torturous process is at
2nd Jul 16, 5:59pm
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Silver Fern Farms announces contract extension and new special meeting date. Allan Barber reviews where this torturous process is at
Allan Barber assesses ANZCO Foods latest financial results and finds a company that 'appears to be in something of a rut'
28th Jun 16, 12:42pm
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Allan Barber assesses ANZCO Foods latest financial results and finds a company that 'appears to be in something of a rut'
Allan Barber likes the Irish inclusive approach to industry strategy, which includes "impressive commercial and intellectual grunt", over MPI's silo approach
25th Jun 16, 5:43pm
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Allan Barber likes the Irish inclusive approach to industry strategy, which includes "impressive commercial and intellectual grunt", over MPI's silo approach
Allan Barber reviews ANZ's assessment of the "ample opportunities" in the wider Asian markets for products from our primary sectors and finds plenty of reasons to be positive
22nd Jun 16, 12:19pm
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Allan Barber reviews ANZ's assessment of the "ample opportunities" in the wider Asian markets for products from our primary sectors and finds plenty of reasons to be positive
Allan Barber sees 80 shareholders risking 'catastrophe' at Silver Fern Farms to retain control, and restrain the industry heavyweight from its development plans
9th Jun 16, 5:02am
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Allan Barber sees 80 shareholders risking 'catastrophe' at Silver Fern Farms to retain control, and restrain the industry heavyweight from its development plans
Allan Barber investigates the issues being raised by disgruntled shareholders of Silver Fern Farms over the Shanghai Maling deal
25th May 16, 8:50am
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Allan Barber investigates the issues being raised by disgruntled shareholders of Silver Fern Farms over the Shanghai Maling deal
Allan Barber talks to John Loughlin and Sam McIvor about the direction each plans to take, and how they will manage their respective organisations
11th May 16, 12:02pm
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Allan Barber talks to John Loughlin and Sam McIvor about the direction each plans to take, and how they will manage their respective organisations
Allan Barber asseses what's at stake for Silver Fern Farms over the Shrimpton/Gallagher 'requisition'
3rd May 16, 2:47pm
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Allan Barber asseses what's at stake for Silver Fern Farms over the Shrimpton/Gallagher 'requisition'
In a world increasingly sceptical about trade agreements and more focused on short term patch-protection, it will be our food safety systems that will keep access open for our food exports
28th Apr 16, 2:21pm
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In a world increasingly sceptical about trade agreements and more focused on short term patch-protection, it will be our food safety systems that will keep access open for our food exports
Lower prices, lower processing volumes, and lower profitability casts a pall over the meat export situation in the second half of 2016
20th Apr 16, 8:55am
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Lower prices, lower processing volumes, and lower profitability casts a pall over the meat export situation in the second half of 2016
Allan Barber argues we need to be much more savvy with how we restructure our meat industry enterprises. Offshore investment that links us to large consumer markets is crucial to prosper
13th Apr 16, 11:39am
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Allan Barber argues we need to be much more savvy with how we restructure our meat industry enterprises. Offshore investment that links us to large consumer markets is crucial to prosper
Allan Barber says meat companies will be successful if they don't involve paying too much for livestock, focuses on markets, their cost base, and suppliers
16th Feb 16, 7:07pm
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Allan Barber says meat companies will be successful if they don't involve paying too much for livestock, focuses on markets, their cost base, and suppliers
AFFCO shines as it gains support from farmers by focusing on efficiency and market success, winning it additional quota allocation
4th Feb 16, 10:56am
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AFFCO shines as it gains support from farmers by focusing on efficiency and market success, winning it additional quota allocation
Allan Barber notes the market fundamentals for sheepmeat are very fragile and unlikely to improve in the short term; there are even question marks over the long term
28th Jan 16, 8:43am
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Allan Barber notes the market fundamentals for sheepmeat are very fragile and unlikely to improve in the short term; there are even question marks over the long term
The South Island co-ops are turning an industry of ugly ducklings into one on a sound efficient footing. Offer farmers better sustainable choices says Allan Barber
26th Nov 15, 8:46am
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The South Island co-ops are turning an industry of ugly ducklings into one on a sound efficient footing. Offer farmers better sustainable choices says Allan Barber
Allan Barber says the latest SFF results are a watershed and shows that the business is back 'under control'; and without debt, farmer shareholders may get better returns with 50% ownership than 100%
11th Nov 15, 11:35am
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Allan Barber says the latest SFF results are a watershed and shows that the business is back 'under control'; and without debt, farmer shareholders may get better returns with 50% ownership than 100%
Allan Barber again defends the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling deal, saying perennial expectation SFF was a year away from disaster was bad for the whole industry
28th Oct 15, 2:41pm
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Allan Barber again defends the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling deal, saying perennial expectation SFF was a year away from disaster was bad for the whole industry
Allan Barber says the Independent report and road show fail to satisfy all Silver Fern shareholders
15th Oct 15, 5:05am
Allan Barber says the Independent report and road show fail to satisfy all Silver Fern shareholders
Allan Barber sees a stronger SFF stimulating the whole meat industry to focus on value added production destined for higher paying markets, which will necessitate paying suppliers for performance
1st Oct 15, 8:27am
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Allan Barber sees a stronger SFF stimulating the whole meat industry to focus on value added production destined for higher paying markets, which will necessitate paying suppliers for performance
Allan Barber says Shanghai Maling is no Trojan horse and is probably much a better owner than the Vesteys and Borthwicks of the past. And farmers will still hold "a powerful weapon"
30th Sep 15, 2:10pm
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Allan Barber says Shanghai Maling is no Trojan horse and is probably much a better owner than the Vesteys and Borthwicks of the past. And farmers will still hold "a powerful weapon"
Shock waves from Silver Fern Farms will now pulsate through the meat industry says Keith Woodford. The key question is how farmers will respond
16th Sep 15, 9:11am
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Shock waves from Silver Fern Farms will now pulsate through the meat industry says Keith Woodford. The key question is how farmers will respond
Allan Barber points out Shanghai Maling is both replacing the short-term banks, plus investing heavily long-term, both without full control or exclusivity. So what's the downside?
15th Sep 15, 4:43pm
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Allan Barber points out Shanghai Maling is both replacing the short-term banks, plus investing heavily long-term, both without full control or exclusivity. So what's the downside?
Keith Cooper points out that farmers only want cost savings, are reluctant investors in brand building to create value. He says MIE should notice Fonterra's missteps
20th Aug 15, 9:17am
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Keith Cooper points out that farmers only want cost savings, are reluctant investors in brand building to create value. He says MIE should notice Fonterra's missteps