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Allan Barber

Allan Barber has held senior roles in the meat industry, as a Chief Executive (Elders Pastoral), Chief Operating Officer (AFFCO) and General Manager (Quality Packers division of LD Nathan) and marketing and export manager for other companies. He is now a business consultant advising on strategy, structure and governance in agribusiness.

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AFFCO’s union dispute finally settled

24 May 12, 12:39pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber applauds the involvement of Iwi heavyweights in ending this meat industry dispute.  Your view?

Facing challenges positively

15 May 12, 6:31pm, Allan Barber
After a "torrid" first six months, Allan Barber says the meat industry is looking ahead to better operating conditions.  Your view?

A wasted trip to Nelson

08 May 12, 7:42am, Allan Barber
Allan Barber says the meat workers are losing their fight to hold on to outmoded benefits. You agree?

'Wading through quicksand'

02 May 12, 11:52am, Allan Barber
Fonterra's growth to be decided by its capital structure. Allan Barber looks at the TAF reviews and vote prospects

Learning to work together

26 Apr 12, 5:24pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber shows why the differences between the processors and B&LNZ are more apparent than real. Is he right?

Over at last?

23 Apr 12, 2:47pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber assesses what the Crafar Farms saga has taught us. Your view?

AFFCO and Meat Workers Union both staunch

16 Apr 12, 2:27pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber assesses where this lockout stands after mediation fails and Employment Court appearances loom. Your view?

Big issues for big rewards

07 Apr 12, 11:38am, Allan Barber
Will issues of trust and the environment hold us back from getting our share of international sales? Your view?

'You've got it; we want it' - milk politics

31 Mar 12, 10:38am, Allan Barber
Pressure is going on dairy farmers over milk prices and Fonterra's capital structure. Allan Barber assesses the forces at work and how they will play out

Schedule setting as much art as science

26 Mar 12, 11:00am, Allan Barber
Allan Barber investigates how processors set their weekly schedule prices.

Global protein demand and local returns

21 Mar 12, 6:55am, Allan Barber
Allan Barber puts current farm-gate price trends in context of the global marketplace. Your view?

Farmer support rises for Beef & Lamb NZ

13 Mar 12, 10:43am, Allan Barber
Farmers assert their independence from big meat processors. Allan Barber looks at the factors behind the decisive votes. Your view?

Meatworker options narrow

06 Mar 12, 2:44pm, Allan Barber
As the AFFCO lockout drags on, Allan Barber takes a closer look at the motivations of both parties. Your view?

Meat industry frustrations

28 Feb 12, 4:41pm, Allan Barber
Opinion: Allan Barber examines what is behind the Cooper resignation from B&LNZ and the broader meat industry issues. Your view?

Hot competition among NI beef processors

28 Feb 12, 2:56pm, Allan Barber
Allan Barber says NI beef producers should benefit from strong processor competition. He reviews the supply - capacity balance

Battle of employment philosophies

27 Feb 12, 11:20am, Allan Barber
Allan Barber looks at the industrial turmoil speading to meat processors. Your view?

SFF chief suddenly quits industry group

20 Feb 12, 8:11am, Allan Barber
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?

Dairy debate hardens attitudes

13 Feb 12, 9:54am, Allan Barber
Opinion: Allan Barber surveys the starkly varying opinions about who should own our working dairy assets

Crafar Farms OIO approval justified

07 Feb 12, 4:17pm, Allan Barber
Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the sale of the Crafar farms to Pengxin/Landcorp from a rural point-of-view

Meat companies likely to sustain profitability

02 Feb 12, 7:25am, Allan Barber
Allan Barber looks at the financial results of the meat processors and explores their viability