MIE
Allan Barber reports on a ‘pommie farmer whinge’ about lamb competition from NZ, subsidy problems, land use changes, and the milk price
7th Jul 14, 10:32am
Allan Barber reports on a ‘pommie farmer whinge’ about lamb competition from NZ, subsidy problems, land use changes, and the milk price
Allan Barber says farmers' professional operating choices will likely have the best outcome for their industry as a whole, rather than formal restructuring
30th Jun 14, 10:08am
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Allan Barber says farmers' professional operating choices will likely have the best outcome for their industry as a whole, rather than formal restructuring
"The dairy boom is impacting the sheep and beef sector in ways that could never have been envisaged, but most significantly, it is destroying farmers’ self esteem"
10th Jun 14, 10:04am
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"The dairy boom is impacting the sheep and beef sector in ways that could never have been envisaged, but most significantly, it is destroying farmers’ self esteem"
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
14th May 14, 11:18am
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
Allan Barber looks at two B+LNZ remits and sees them accentuating farmer divisions which undermines the case for Govt restructuring help
14th Apr 14, 4:14pm
Allan Barber looks at two B+LNZ remits and sees them accentuating farmer divisions which undermines the case for Govt restructuring help
Allan Barber sets out the challenges farmers have to unite under a common banner, the only way he sees of achieving any meaningful improvement in the red meat sector
12th Apr 14, 6:05pm
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Allan Barber sets out the challenges farmers have to unite under a common banner, the only way he sees of achieving any meaningful improvement in the red meat sector
Allan Barber says MIE should stop trying to get financial support to achieve the impossible; rather it should set realistic goals
5th Mar 14, 12:14pm
Allan Barber says MIE should stop trying to get financial support to achieve the impossible; rather it should set realistic goals
Allan Barber doubts farmer ownership or control of red meat processing or marketing solves any fundamental issue facing the sector
12th Feb 14, 9:38am
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Allan Barber doubts farmer ownership or control of red meat processing or marketing solves any fundamental issue facing the sector
Allan Barber looks at the confusing attempt by MIE supporters to get John Monaghan on to the Alliance board to bolster an elected MIE candidate
5th Feb 14, 11:49am
Allan Barber looks at the confusing attempt by MIE supporters to get John Monaghan on to the Alliance board to bolster an elected MIE candidate
Allan Barber examines the MIE tactic of trying to get its key people on to Alliance and SFF boards
27th Nov 13, 8:07am
Allan Barber examines the MIE tactic of trying to get its key people on to Alliance and SFF boards
Allan Barber says co-op member farmers must take the initiative in reform and demonstrate that by making supply commitments
7th Nov 13, 4:46pm
Allan Barber says co-op member farmers must take the initiative in reform and demonstrate that by making supply commitments
Allan Barber sees an industry trapped in its individual histories and unable to find the will to change given current incentives
30th Oct 13, 11:51am
Allan Barber sees an industry trapped in its individual histories and unable to find the will to change given current incentives
Allan Barber says unless farmers commit to their company of choice, the meat industry’s volatility will be a continuing frustration no matter who leads them
15th Oct 13, 6:54pm
Allan Barber says unless farmers commit to their company of choice, the meat industry’s volatility will be a continuing frustration no matter who leads them
Allan Barber sees Silver Fern Farms addressing capacity issues, but doesn't see progress on a meat industry restructure
3rd Oct 13, 6:07pm
Allan Barber sees Silver Fern Farms addressing capacity issues, but doesn't see progress on a meat industry restructure
Allan Barber says higher stock prices this year foreshadow major survivability problems for the processors
15th Sep 13, 1:25pm
Allan Barber says higher stock prices this year foreshadow major survivability problems for the processors
Allan Barber thinks the delays in announcing an industry-wide restructuring means the entrenched difficulties are not being overcome
29th Jul 13, 4:52pm
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Allan Barber thinks the delays in announcing an industry-wide restructuring means the entrenched difficulties are not being overcome
Allan Barber wonders when a decision is due on meat industry 'reform' and what form it might take
23rd Jul 13, 7:28pm
Allan Barber wonders when a decision is due on meat industry 'reform' and what form it might take
Allan Barber is sceptical the MIE group can achieve its shifting goals, even though he supports their aims. He explains why
23rd Jun 13, 6:28pm
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Allan Barber is sceptical the MIE group can achieve its shifting goals, even though he supports their aims. He explains why
Ross Hyland appointed to lead meat industry change by farmer lobby group
The Weekly Livestock Report: Lamb and venison schedules lift but beef upturn slow
18th Jun 13, 9:54pm
The Weekly Livestock Report: Lamb and venison schedules lift but beef upturn slow
Red meat sector reformers turn their attention to the culture change component needed to succeed
11th Jun 13, 6:06pm
Red meat sector reformers turn their attention to the culture change component needed to succeed
Next steps are a funding strategy, and appointing a 'tight five' leadership team
23rd May 13, 5:19pm
Next steps are a funding strategy, and appointing a 'tight five' leadership team
Allan Barber says the TSR proposal, rejected 28 years ago, could have solved the capacity problems then, but it has fish-hooks for the meat industry of today
14th May 13, 2:30pm
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Allan Barber says the TSR proposal, rejected 28 years ago, could have solved the capacity problems then, but it has fish-hooks for the meat industry of today
Allan Barber says MIE should focus on just two key items on its agenda; supply culture by farmers and equal treatment by processors
7th May 13, 6:25pm
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Allan Barber says MIE should focus on just two key items on its agenda; supply culture by farmers and equal treatment by processors
The next two meetings seeking farmer buy-in for major red meat industry change scheduled
7th May 13, 2:16pm
The next two meetings seeking farmer buy-in for major red meat industry change scheduled