Beef
Rabobank survey sees a reversal in fortunes, with sheep and beef farmers markedly bullish while dairy farmers are the least optimistic
5th Dec 14, 3:03pm
Rabobank survey sees a reversal in fortunes, with sheep and beef farmers markedly bullish while dairy farmers are the least optimistic
Rick Powdrell points out that New Zealand farming is not a one-trick pony and that it is now the time for sheep and beef farmers to shine
8th Oct 14, 8:00am
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Rick Powdrell points out that New Zealand farming is not a one-trick pony and that it is now the time for sheep and beef farmers to shine
Allan Barber describes where MIE are at trying to improve 'a bad system', but suspects what we have is 'the best there is'
19th Sep 14, 2:34pm
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Allan Barber describes where MIE are at trying to improve 'a bad system', but suspects what we have is 'the best there is'
Allan Barber is concerned about an industry inability to agree on an effective country-of-origin promotion strategy
17th Sep 14, 1:54pm
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Allan Barber is concerned about an industry inability to agree on an effective country-of-origin promotion strategy
Allan Barber likes what Federated Farmers is focusing on for the rural sector. The importance of bees and the core role science plays are key issues he says
13th Sep 14, 11:01am
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Allan Barber likes what Federated Farmers is focusing on for the rural sector. The importance of bees and the core role science plays are key issues he says
Allan Barber investigates why stock prices differ so much between the Islands, looking to see whether the variances will ease soon
4th Sep 14, 10:59am
Allan Barber investigates why stock prices differ so much between the Islands, looking to see whether the variances will ease soon
Should levy funds be used for country of origin marketing or be targeted at farm gate issues? Allan Barber reviews the choices ahead of the Beef+LambNZ referendum
28th Aug 14, 2:36pm
Should levy funds be used for country of origin marketing or be targeted at farm gate issues? Allan Barber reviews the choices ahead of the Beef+LambNZ referendum
Allan Barber reviews the complex issues surrounding 'foreign ownership' of rural businesses, points to ANZCO as an example of how it can work to advantage NZ
20th Aug 14, 7:46pm
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Allan Barber reviews the complex issues surrounding 'foreign ownership' of rural businesses, points to ANZCO as an example of how it can work to advantage NZ
Livestock numbers forecast shows little change - unlikely to achieve MPI’s optimistic revenue forecasts
13th Aug 14, 8:47am
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Livestock numbers forecast shows little change - unlikely to achieve MPI’s optimistic revenue forecasts
Despite the volatility, New Zealand red meat producers are urged to focus on the premium end of customer demand. The shortage in the East will benefit NZ
10th Aug 14, 6:34pm
Despite the volatility, New Zealand red meat producers are urged to focus on the premium end of customer demand. The shortage in the East will benefit NZ
Allan Barber reports on the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, highlighting the key sessions and speakers
6th Aug 14, 11:45am
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Allan Barber reports on the recent Red Meat Sector Conference, highlighting the key sessions and speakers
Allan Barber finds some strong green shoots in the sheep and beef farming sector; half-full or half-empty?
25th Jul 14, 11:11am
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Allan Barber finds some strong green shoots in the sheep and beef farming sector; half-full or half-empty?
Allan Barber points out that the skyrocketing sales of export mutton suggests no slowdown in the slaughter of capital stock
18th Jul 14, 10:22am
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Allan Barber points out that the skyrocketing sales of export mutton suggests no slowdown in the slaughter of capital stock
Allan Barber looks at the Indian buffalo trade and says NZ needs to pick its premium beef market destinations carefully, ones that will value the product and processes we offer
11th Jul 14, 12:43pm
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Allan Barber looks at the Indian buffalo trade and says NZ needs to pick its premium beef market destinations carefully, ones that will value the product and processes we offer
Raising the ‘steaks’ – demand drivers are changing in the global protein matrix: Rabobank
24th Jun 14, 12:09pm
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Raising the ‘steaks’ – demand drivers are changing in the global protein matrix: Rabobank
"The dairy boom is impacting the sheep and beef sector in ways that could never have been envisaged, but most significantly, it is destroying farmers’ self esteem"
10th Jun 14, 10:04am
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"The dairy boom is impacting the sheep and beef sector in ways that could never have been envisaged, but most significantly, it is destroying farmers’ self esteem"
Tim Groser tells a Japanese audience why Japan needs to be part of the TPP and the changes they need to face up to
24th May 14, 11:03am
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Tim Groser tells a Japanese audience why Japan needs to be part of the TPP and the changes they need to face up to
164 farms were sold in April; prices per hectare rose for all types of farms except forestry units
19th May 14, 11:55am
164 farms were sold in April; prices per hectare rose for all types of farms except forestry units
PM John Key protests unacceptable Russian actions in Crimea; says signing FTA deal now inappropriate; Trade Minister Groser called home from Moscow
3rd Mar 14, 4:47pm
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PM John Key protests unacceptable Russian actions in Crimea; says signing FTA deal now inappropriate; Trade Minister Groser called home from Moscow
Allan Barber reports that India is now the world's largest exporter of beef ourstripping Brazil; he explains how this has happened
25th Feb 14, 5:27pm
Allan Barber reports that India is now the world's largest exporter of beef ourstripping Brazil; he explains how this has happened
MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
19th Feb 14, 5:04pm
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MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
Allan Barber finds that China’s meat imports surge, while live cattle trade slows
19th Feb 14, 5:02pm
Allan Barber finds that China’s meat imports surge, while live cattle trade slows
Allan Barber says let’s stop whinging about a dysfunctional meat processing industry because the imbalances are just for a few core processors
23rd Jan 14, 8:06am
Allan Barber says let’s stop whinging about a dysfunctional meat processing industry because the imbalances are just for a few core processors
Allan Barber reviews the Fed options paper, in light of history and his view that alignment with a processor is a key requirement
17th Jan 14, 4:28pm
Allan Barber reviews the Fed options paper, in light of history and his view that alignment with a processor is a key requirement
Allan Barber compares the red meat markets of New Zealand with those of Australia and finds significant differences
14th Jan 14, 2:26pm
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Allan Barber compares the red meat markets of New Zealand with those of Australia and finds significant differences