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Keith Cooper

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"
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?
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?
Silver Fern Chief "walking the talk"
13th Aug 12, 5:43pm
Silver Fern Chief "walking the talk"
From high country favourite to culinary sensation
2nd May 12, 5:21pm
From high country favourite to culinary sensation
Allan Barber shows why the differences between the processors and B&LNZ are more apparent than real. Is he right?
26th Apr 12, 5:24pm
Allan Barber shows why the differences between the processors and B&LNZ are more apparent than real. Is he right?
Farmers assert their independence from big meat processors. Allan Barber looks at the factors behind the decisive votes. Your view?
13th Mar 12, 11:43am
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Farmers assert their independence from big meat processors. Allan Barber looks at the factors behind the decisive votes. Your view?
Silver Fern Farms operating surplus $40.6m
9th Mar 12, 3:05pm
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Silver Fern Farms operating surplus $40.6m
Opinion: Allan Barber examines what is behind the Cooper resignation from B&LNZ and the broader meat industry issues. Your view?
28th Feb 12, 5:41pm
Opinion: Allan Barber examines what is behind the Cooper resignation from B&LNZ and the broader meat industry issues. Your view?
Allan Barber says NI beef producers should benefit from strong processor competition. He reviews the supply - capacity balance
28th Feb 12, 3:56pm
Allan Barber says NI beef producers should benefit from strong processor competition. He reviews the supply - capacity balance
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?
20th Feb 12, 9:11am
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?
BusinessDesk: Silver Fern Farms posts full-year operating profit on strong export meat prices
17th Nov 11, 1:20pm
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BusinessDesk: Silver Fern Farms posts full-year operating profit on strong export meat prices
Processing changes may not mean better capacity alignment
27th Oct 11, 5:22pm
Processing changes may not mean better capacity alignment
Processors cool on contract backlash
22nd Sep 11, 12:11pm
Processors cool on contract backlash
Falling lamb numbers and 7 day a week calf processing
28th Jun 11, 5:00pm
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Falling lamb numbers and 7 day a week calf processing
Silver Fern Farms rebuilds Te Aroha and purchases Wallace Corp meat plant
20th Apr 11, 5:14pm
Silver Fern Farms rebuilds Te Aroha and purchases Wallace Corp meat plant
Price of lamb deterring buyers
7th Mar 11, 1:54pm
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Price of lamb deterring buyers
SFF and NZMerino combine to market meat
4th Feb 11, 11:43am
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SFF and NZMerino combine to market meat
"Agents holding meat companies to ransom"
10th Dec 10, 1:52pm
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"Agents holding meat companies to ransom"
13th Sep 10, 3:17pm
Meat Co-Ops look to wool
Similarities in sector programmes
7th Sep 10, 4:15pm
Similarities in sector programmes
The way forward all about to change in meat
23rd Aug 10, 1:50pm
The way forward all about to change in meat
SFF eyes South America for out of season supply
17th Aug 10, 4:46pm
SFF eyes South America for out of season supply
Red meat investment targets consumers, dairy move eyes new products, environment
17th Aug 10, 11:26am
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Red meat investment targets consumers, dairy move eyes new products, environment