Allan Barber
Allan Barber says the purpose of our meat industry is to use its resources and capabilities to produce to red meat to world class standards for customers who want that
7th Mar 18, 10:03am
Allan Barber says the purpose of our meat industry is to use its resources and capabilities to produce to red meat to world class standards for customers who want that
Dodgy OECD data timing distorts local meat consumption figures says Allan Barber resulting in superficial judgments. But he remains confident grass fed beef and lamb will continue to satisfy the tastes of consumers
22nd Feb 18, 8:41am
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Dodgy OECD data timing distorts local meat consumption figures says Allan Barber resulting in superficial judgments. But he remains confident grass fed beef and lamb will continue to satisfy the tastes of consumers
Allan Barber sees increasingly urban crowds turning up for traditional A&P Shows like the Warkworth one, and a unique opportunity to balance out urban prejudices with rural realities and sensible perspectives. And it works
16th Feb 18, 4:26pm
Allan Barber sees increasingly urban crowds turning up for traditional A&P Shows like the Warkworth one, and a unique opportunity to balance out urban prejudices with rural realities and sensible perspectives. And it works
Allan Barber says that if the meat industry is serious about taking its products up-market, livestock can't be bought through third-party traders if product standards are important
13th Sep 17, 9:54am
Allan Barber says that if the meat industry is serious about taking its products up-market, livestock can't be bought through third-party traders if product standards are important
Allan Barber reviews the expanding chilled meat trade to China, finding most processors with advanced plans. But Australia already has converted 7% of its trade to chilled
28th Aug 17, 4:55pm
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Allan Barber reviews the expanding chilled meat trade to China, finding most processors with advanced plans. But Australia already has converted 7% of its trade to chilled
Allan Barber sees debt, environmental restraints, land use regulation, and market forces all moving to make growth in our dairy herd unlikely in the future
16th Aug 17, 9:56am
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Allan Barber sees debt, environmental restraints, land use regulation, and market forces all moving to make growth in our dairy herd unlikely in the future
Allan Barber calls on the Auckland Council to 'grasp the nettle' to ensure the America's Cup is hosted in Auckland with an infrastructure that makes the most of the event and the years after
22nd Jul 17, 10:52am
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Allan Barber calls on the Auckland Council to 'grasp the nettle' to ensure the America's Cup is hosted in Auckland with an infrastructure that makes the most of the event and the years after
Allan Barber says meat companies will be successful if they don't involve paying too much for livestock, focuses on markets, their cost base, and suppliers
16th Feb 16, 7:07pm
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Allan Barber says meat companies will be successful if they don't involve paying too much for livestock, focuses on markets, their cost base, and suppliers
AFFCO shines as it gains support from farmers by focusing on efficiency and market success, winning it additional quota allocation
4th Feb 16, 10:56am
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AFFCO shines as it gains support from farmers by focusing on efficiency and market success, winning it additional quota allocation
Allan Barber notes the market fundamentals for sheepmeat are very fragile and unlikely to improve in the short term; there are even question marks over the long term
28th Jan 16, 8:43am
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Allan Barber notes the market fundamentals for sheepmeat are very fragile and unlikely to improve in the short term; there are even question marks over the long term
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"
Fonterra's Trading Among Farmers scheme to remove redemption risk established, springboard for new capital raising
6th Nov 12, 9:41am
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Fonterra's Trading Among Farmers scheme to remove redemption risk established, springboard for new capital raising
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?
MPI’s Farm Monitoring Report forecasts income drops for dairy and sheep and beef
23rd Oct 12, 5:38pm
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MPI’s Farm Monitoring Report forecasts income drops for dairy and sheep and beef
Allan Barber reviews the final chapter in the Crafar Farms saga now that Shanghai Pengxin has succeeded. He looks at the positives. Your view?
22nd Oct 12, 10:17am
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Allan Barber reviews the final chapter in the Crafar Farms saga now that Shanghai Pengxin has succeeded. He looks at the positives. Your view?
Allan Barber previews MPI's role in helping get agriculture to deliver its share in the govt's Business Growth Agenda
15th Oct 12, 2:44pm
Allan Barber previews MPI's role in helping get agriculture to deliver its share in the govt's Business Growth Agenda
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
Allan Barber has been trying to understand the Meat Workers union structure by following the members' money. Secrecy may be lifting soon. Your view?
26th Sep 12, 10:16am
Allan Barber has been trying to understand the Meat Workers union structure by following the members' money. Secrecy may be lifting soon. Your view?
Allan Barber wonders why farmers should pay for the control and mitigation response if it is tourists and slack border control that cause biosecurity disasters. Your view?
17th Sep 12, 3:15pm
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Allan Barber wonders why farmers should pay for the control and mitigation response if it is tourists and slack border control that cause biosecurity disasters. Your view?
Allan Barber notes that meat inspection is no longer exclusively provided by SOE AsureQuality, a change that took 20 years plus to make
9th Sep 12, 6:00pm
Allan Barber notes that meat inspection is no longer exclusively provided by SOE AsureQuality, a change that took 20 years plus to make
Agribusiness leaders concentrate on understanding why consumers buy their product, aiming to lift rural exports to 40% of GDP
3rd Sep 12, 9:35am
Agribusiness leaders concentrate on understanding why consumers buy their product, aiming to lift rural exports to 40% of GDP
Will issues of trust and the environment hold us back from getting our share of international sales? Your view?
7th Apr 12, 11:38am
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Will issues of trust and the environment hold us back from getting our share of international sales? Your view?
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
31st Mar 12, 11:38am
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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