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Silver Fern Farms

Allan Barber says that while partnerships help everywhere, it is especially true in China, because it "is different"
14th Jan 16, 9:08am
Allan Barber says that while partnerships help everywhere, it is especially true in China, because it "is different"
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Kill well ahead, as farmers destock before Christmas
22nd Dec 15, 3:38pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Kill well ahead, as farmers destock before Christmas
Rapidly changing customer preferences makes it tough for cooperatives to deliver their supplier-shareholders' expectations. Allan Barber reviews how Fonterra, SFF and Alliance deal with the challenge
16th Dec 15, 11:51am
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Rapidly changing customer preferences makes it tough for cooperatives to deliver their supplier-shareholders' expectations. Allan Barber reviews how Fonterra, SFF and Alliance deal with the challenge
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
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool prices retain price levels but all meat schedules fall sharply
17th Nov 15, 2:23pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool prices retain price levels but all meat schedules fall sharply
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%
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: $100 lamb gone for this season as frozen lamb market looks bleak
10th Nov 15, 1:21pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: $100 lamb gone for this season as frozen lamb market looks bleak
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: All products start the summer price easing early on the back of weather and currency concerns
3rd Nov 15, 11:47am
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: All products start the summer price easing early on the back of weather and currency concerns
Allan Barber again defends the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling deal, saying perennial expectation SFF was a year away from disaster was bad for the whole industry
28th Oct 15, 2:41pm
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Allan Barber again defends the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling deal, saying perennial expectation SFF was a year away from disaster was bad for the whole industry
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Shine comes off export beef but saleyard sales still hot
20th Oct 15, 11:36am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Shine comes off export beef but saleyard sales still hot
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; NZ$ rises, shareholders approve Silver Fern Farms deal, CPI rises, & more
16th Oct 15, 4:02pm
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Friday; NZ$ rises, shareholders approve Silver Fern Farms deal, CPI rises, & more
Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
16th Oct 15, 1:26pm
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Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
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
Silver Fern Farms tells shareholders to "ignore mystery underwrite" as some seek to overturn board's push to partner with Shanghai Maling
9th Oct 15, 8:17am
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Silver Fern Farms tells shareholders to "ignore mystery underwrite" as some seek to overturn board's push to partner with Shanghai Maling
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Spring arrives in many northern areas but slow in the west and south
6th Oct 15, 1:53pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Spring arrives in many northern areas but slow in the west and south
TPP deal finally done; PM says deal eliminates tariffs for 93% of NZ exports to US, Japan, Canada, Mexico and Peru; Dairy companies disappointed with deal; Beef tariffs removed; drug costs to rise
6th Oct 15, 7:50am
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TPP deal finally done; PM says deal eliminates tariffs for 93% of NZ exports to US, Japan, Canada, Mexico and Peru; Dairy companies disappointed with deal; Beef tariffs removed; drug costs to rise
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"
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Heavy rains take toll of newborn lambs and cold temperatures look likely to restrict numbers for the Christmas chilled market
29th Sep 15, 1:25pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Heavy rains take toll of newborn lambs and cold temperatures look likely to restrict numbers for the Christmas chilled market
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Early indications reveal support for Silver Fern Farms capital raising deal
22nd Sep 15, 2:35pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Early indications reveal support for Silver Fern Farms capital raising deal
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?
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Huge investment in red meat sector in proposed SFF partnership
15th Sep 15, 1:00pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Huge investment in red meat sector in proposed SFF partnership
Shanghai Maling to invest $261 million for 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms
15th Sep 15, 11:18am
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Shanghai Maling to invest $261 million for 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms
English says farmers should invest capital if they want to keep Silver Farn Farms out of Chinese hands; says Govt looking at speeding up Overseas Investment Office processes
8th Sep 15, 2:47pm
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English says farmers should invest capital if they want to keep Silver Farn Farms out of Chinese hands; says Govt looking at speeding up Overseas Investment Office processes