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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?
Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?
9th Mar 13, 1:17pm
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Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?
Keith Cooper says structural change is no substitute for strategy. He wants an end-to-end strategy to create value within the red meat sector. Your view?
26th Feb 13, 3:30pm
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Keith Cooper says structural change is no substitute for strategy. He wants an end-to-end strategy to create value within the red meat sector. Your view?
Allan Barber reviews the SFF open letter. He welcomes coordination, questions the value of partial mergers, and hopes the focus stays on creating value. Your view?
26th Feb 13, 1:27pm
Allan Barber reviews the SFF open letter. He welcomes coordination, questions the value of partial mergers, and hopes the focus stays on creating value. Your view?
Silver Fern Farms challenges supplier shareholders to influence the future of the meat processing industry by supporting value creating strategies with their livestock supply decisions. Your view?
26th Feb 13, 1:24pm
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Silver Fern Farms challenges supplier shareholders to influence the future of the meat processing industry by supporting value creating strategies with their livestock supply decisions. Your view?
Allan Barber wonders if sheep & beef farmers and processors could actually work together for sustainable growth even if they think it would be a good idea. Your view?
20th Feb 13, 8:58am
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Allan Barber wonders if sheep & beef farmers and processors could actually work together for sustainable growth even if they think it would be a good idea. Your view?
The structuring of the Collaboration for Sustainable Growth programme has farmers and processors talking past each other says Allan Barber. Your view?
13th Feb 13, 8:48am
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The structuring of the Collaboration for Sustainable Growth programme has farmers and processors talking past each other says Allan Barber. Your view?
Little success on key issues in meat and wool during Carter's reign at the Primary Industry; he laments stubborn attitudes
31st Jan 13, 12:01pm
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Little success on key issues in meat and wool during Carter's reign at the Primary Industry; he laments stubborn attitudes
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
With 119 farms Landcorp is the largest corporate farmer in the country and is publicly owned. It has had a 'solid' year. Allan Barber assesses its results
28th Nov 12, 9:30am
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With 119 farms Landcorp is the largest corporate farmer in the country and is publicly owned. It has had a 'solid' year. Allan Barber assesses its results
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
Silver Fern Farms claims progress in 2012 despite a $62 million deterioration in profit - "poor financially, strategically progressive"
13th Nov 12, 3:59pm
Silver Fern Farms claims progress in 2012 despite a $62 million deterioration in profit - "poor financially, strategically progressive"
The Weekly Livestock Report
31st Oct 12, 2:54pm
The Weekly Livestock Report
After a 'torrid 2011-12' the meat industry is positive about prospects for the upcoming year. Your view?
31st Oct 12, 10:04am
After a 'torrid 2011-12' the meat industry is positive about prospects for the upcoming year. Your view?
Weekly Livestock report
10th Oct 12, 2:09pm
Weekly Livestock report
Allan Barber previews processor results, assessing competition for the declining lamb supply and changing demand. Who has the right strategy?
8th Oct 12, 9:43am
Allan Barber previews processor results, assessing competition for the declining lamb supply and changing demand. Who has the right strategy?
Allan Barber surveys the state of the South Island sheep processing industry following the Mataura shutdown decision
5th Oct 12, 1:13pm
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Allan Barber surveys the state of the South Island sheep processing industry following the Mataura shutdown decision
Alliance to close its sheep and lamb processing operations at Mataura, citing lower stock numbers
28th Sep 12, 3:14pm
Alliance to close its sheep and lamb processing operations at Mataura, citing lower stock numbers
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
Silver Fern Chief "walking the talk"
13th Aug 12, 5:43pm
Silver Fern Chief "walking the talk"
Suddenly, the season end of meat processing is imminent especially in the North Island, much earlier this year. Allan Barber explains why
11th Jun 12, 5:04pm
Suddenly, the season end of meat processing is imminent especially in the North Island, much earlier this year. Allan Barber explains why