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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Processing record for SFF beef and its quality programme nets a big US importer
18th Aug 15, 12:02pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Processing record for SFF beef and its quality programme nets a big US importer
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Wool at yearly highs but China's domination could make prices volatile
11th Aug 15, 2:58pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Wool at yearly highs but China's domination could make prices volatile
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Very soft lamb market flies under the radar but will expose the need for red meat reforms
23rd Jun 15, 11:58am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Very soft lamb market flies under the radar but will expose the need for red meat reforms
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
15th Apr 15, 12:01pm
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
Are capacity utilisation and processing costs part of the beef problem, and if so, what is the solution, asks Keith Woodford
7th Apr 15, 4:25pm
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Are capacity utilisation and processing costs part of the beef problem, and if so, what is the solution, asks Keith Woodford
The tide is going out on the sheep processing industry and Keith Woodford has found a processor that has been 'swimming naked'
1st Apr 15, 5:41pm
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The tide is going out on the sheep processing industry and Keith Woodford has found a processor that has been 'swimming naked'
Primary Industries Minister cautious on chances for Meat Industry Excellence proposal for Fonterra-style industry Co-op getting off the grounds
17th Mar 15, 12:29pm
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Primary Industries Minister cautious on chances for Meat Industry Excellence proposal for Fonterra-style industry Co-op getting off the grounds
NZTE Chairman Andrew Ferrier says meat industry needs to consolidate into Fonterra to compete globally
12th Mar 15, 6:48pm
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NZTE Chairman Andrew Ferrier says meat industry needs to consolidate into Fonterra to compete globally
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb and venison prices fall again as feed shortages spread
13th Jan 15, 2:22pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb and venison prices fall again as feed shortages spread
Allan Barber reports on the reaction to the 'moratorium proposal' among the leaders of the key players affected
6th Dec 14, 8:03am
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Allan Barber reports on the reaction to the 'moratorium proposal' among the leaders of the key players affected
Allan Barber says that significant progress may soon be possible if a moratorium on new licences can underpin capacity rationalisation without stifling innovation or competition
22nd Nov 14, 5:05pm
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Allan Barber says that significant progress may soon be possible if a moratorium on new licences can underpin capacity rationalisation without stifling innovation or competition
Allan Barber reviews the history of the redmeat processing industry which shows both farmers and processors have made tremendous progress
21st Nov 14, 2:04pm
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Allan Barber reviews the history of the redmeat processing industry which shows both farmers and processors have made tremendous progress
Allan Barber wonders whether the new boards or new reviews can achieve the industry restructuring that has been endlessly sought
20th Dec 13, 4:18pm
Allan Barber wonders whether the new boards or new reviews can achieve the industry restructuring that has been endlessly sought
Meat companies dividing into two groups making it hard to see a tidy industry restructure
10th Dec 13, 1:19pm
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Meat companies dividing into two groups making it hard to see a tidy industry restructure
Allan Barber says meat company shareholders now need to back their companies to make painful capacity cuts
21st Aug 13, 12:21pm
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Allan Barber says meat company shareholders now need to back their companies to make painful capacity cuts
Keith Woodford says the meat industry will crash with the status quo, and the 'last man standing' won't be farmer-owned. He urges farmers and processors to commit supply
19th Apr 13, 10:30am
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Keith Woodford says the meat industry will crash with the status quo, and the 'last man standing' won't be farmer-owned. He urges farmers and processors to commit supply
Farmers support MIE approach at Christchurch meeting; all speakers agree status quo is 'broken'
17th Apr 13, 8:18pm
Farmers support MIE approach at Christchurch meeting; all speakers agree status quo is 'broken'
Allan Barber reports the stress on the red meat sector from the drought is giving yet another push for major consolidation. Your view?
19th Mar 13, 12:06pm
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Allan Barber reports the stress on the red meat sector from the drought is giving yet another push for major consolidation. Your view?
Allan Barber welcomes the commitment of $65 million in funding to the Red Meat PGP and is cheered by the progress. Your view?
30th Jan 13, 12:55pm
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Allan Barber welcomes the commitment of $65 million in funding to the Red Meat PGP and is cheered by the progress. Your view?
Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
3rd Jan 13, 9:30am
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Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
Allan Barber respects the 'glass half full' approach of meat industry execs, but looks at recent customer demand trends and wonders how full it will be by season end. Your view?
13th Dec 12, 12:10pm
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Allan Barber respects the 'glass half full' approach of meat industry execs, but looks at recent customer demand trends and wonders how full it will be by season end. Your view?
Allan Barber looks at the losses by big meat industry firms this year and assesses how their liabilities might look to their bankers
5th Dec 12, 10:10am
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Allan Barber looks at the losses by big meat industry firms this year and assesses how their liabilities might look to their bankers
Allan Barber succeeds in getting the NZMU to issue proper accounts. He reviews what they reveal
28th Nov 12, 11:54am
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Allan Barber succeeds in getting the NZMU to issue proper accounts. He reviews what they reveal
Following a season of large losses, the meat processing industry is under fire from its workers for poor decision-making. Allan Barber assess the charge
21st Nov 12, 9:43am
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Following a season of large losses, the meat processing industry is under fire from its workers for poor decision-making. Allan Barber assess the charge
Fed Farmers' Bruce Wills is a levy paying farmer deeply encouraged that Beef+Lamb is working so effectively with McDonald’s
18th Aug 12, 9:17am
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Fed Farmers' Bruce Wills is a levy paying farmer deeply encouraged that Beef+Lamb is working so effectively with McDonald’s