Murray Taggart
Allan Barber reviews Alliance Group's poor trading result and tries to make sense of the company's optimism in light of some strong market headwinds, as well as their capital structure that is not bolstered by others
5th Dec 23, 4:05pm
Allan Barber reviews Alliance Group's poor trading result and tries to make sense of the company's optimism in light of some strong market headwinds, as well as their capital structure that is not bolstered by others
Allan Barber reports that meat processors are assessing the changes they will need to make as forest conversions eat into their livestock supply flows
1st Nov 23, 12:24pm
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Allan Barber reports that meat processors are assessing the changes they will need to make as forest conversions eat into their livestock supply flows
Guy Trafford looks at the varying prospects in the dairy and sheep & beef sectors, watching price signals diverge
18th Nov 22, 9:42am
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Guy Trafford looks at the varying prospects in the dairy and sheep & beef sectors, watching price signals diverge
Allan Barber assesses the financial health of the red meat sector by running his rule over a declining set of public annual reports. Alliance Group is the latest one, and it shows an improving trend
14th Dec 21, 10:38am
Allan Barber assesses the financial health of the red meat sector by running his rule over a declining set of public annual reports. Alliance Group is the latest one, and it shows an improving trend
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
An aggressive efficiency program has brought a dramatic reduction in debt, lower operating costs, and better customer engagement. Alliance is in its best shape in years
12th Nov 16, 8:38am
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An aggressive efficiency program has brought a dramatic reduction in debt, lower operating costs, and better customer engagement. Alliance is in its best shape in years
Allan Barber reports on the latest MIE proposal to bring the two cooperative processors together. Enforceable supply contracts and levy deductions without price guarantees, lie at its heart
20th Aug 15, 1:22pm
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Allan Barber reports on the latest MIE proposal to bring the two cooperative processors together. Enforceable supply contracts and levy deductions without price guarantees, lie at its heart
Will the better results improve the likelihood the two big meat co-ops can finally find a way to merge, asks Allan Barber
24th Jul 15, 11:00am
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Will the better results improve the likelihood the two big meat co-ops can finally find a way to merge, asks Allan Barber
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
15th Apr 15, 12:01pm
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Velvet prices rise but all other products ease on traditional summer market cycles
16th Dec 14, 1:51pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Velvet prices rise but all other products ease on traditional summer market cycles
Allan Barber reports on the reaction to the 'moratorium proposal' among the leaders of the key players affected
6th Dec 14, 8:03am
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Allan Barber reports on the reaction to the 'moratorium proposal' among the leaders of the key players affected
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: No credible alternative offered in red meat restructure states Alliance chief
21st Oct 14, 3:21pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: No credible alternative offered in red meat restructure states Alliance chief
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 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
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Chilled venison prices lift but frozen product price concerns
15th Oct 13, 3:39pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Chilled venison prices lift but frozen product price concerns
The Weekly Livestock Report: Balmy early spring conditions tainted by food safety scare
7th Aug 13, 10:58am
The Weekly Livestock Report: Balmy early spring conditions tainted by food safety scare
Keith Woodford says the meat industry will crash with the status quo, and the 'last man standing' won't be farmer-owned. He urges farmers and processors to commit supply
19th Apr 13, 10:30am
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Keith Woodford says the meat industry will crash with the status quo, and the 'last man standing' won't be farmer-owned. He urges farmers and processors to commit supply