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In a world increasingly sceptical about trade agreements and more focused on short term patch-protection, it will be our food safety systems that will keep access open for our food exports
28th Apr 16, 2:21pm
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In a world increasingly sceptical about trade agreements and more focused on short term patch-protection, it will be our food safety systems that will keep access open for our food exports
Lower prices, lower processing volumes, and lower profitability casts a pall over the meat export situation in the second half of 2016
20th Apr 16, 8:55am
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Lower prices, lower processing volumes, and lower profitability casts a pall over the meat export situation in the second half of 2016
State owned farming business Landcorp downgrades annual result forecast after slipping to $8.9 mln operating loss in December half-year
3rd Mar 16, 11:55am
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State owned farming business Landcorp downgrades annual result forecast after slipping to $8.9 mln operating loss in December half-year
State owned farming business Landcorp sees profits shrink 83.5% in the face of plummeting milk prices and lower lamb returns
27th Aug 15, 11:13am
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State owned farming business Landcorp sees profits shrink 83.5% in the face of plummeting milk prices and lower lamb returns
David Jones explains why the red meat sector growth targets are not likely without major reform, and what should be done in 2015 with a sector 'unable to help itself'
20th Jan 15, 8:38am
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David Jones explains why the red meat sector growth targets are not likely without major reform, and what should be done in 2015 with a sector 'unable to help itself'
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
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
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 doubts farmer ownership or control of red meat processing or marketing solves any fundamental issue facing the sector
12th Feb 14, 9:38am
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Allan Barber doubts farmer ownership or control of red meat processing or marketing solves any fundamental issue facing the sector
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 says a recent EU report underscores our vulnerabilities in sheepmeat, and helps clarify how we should respond
30th Jan 14, 1:40pm
Allan Barber says a recent EU report underscores our vulnerabilities in sheepmeat, and helps clarify how we should respond
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
Silver Fern Farms launches an online retail frozen range in Shanghai with partner, promoted via a TV shopping channel
15th Jan 14, 2:41pm
Silver Fern Farms launches an online retail frozen range in Shanghai with partner, promoted via a TV shopping channel
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
Opinion: Shannon pelt plant closure shows need for water storage, says Fed Farmers
23rd Oct 13, 10:31am
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Opinion: Shannon pelt plant closure shows need for water storage, says Fed Farmers
Drought responsible for 2 million fewer lambs this spring, says B+LNZ
6th Sep 13, 10:14am
Drought responsible for 2 million fewer lambs this spring, says B+LNZ
Beef and lamb industry 'risks being insignificant player in NZ's economic recovery', according to the country's biggest rural lender
5th Jul 13, 11:21am
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Beef and lamb industry 'risks being insignificant player in NZ's economic recovery', according to the country's biggest rural lender
Chinese authorities investigating fake NZ lamb products sold in major chain hot pot restaurants
7th May 13, 10:49am
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Chinese authorities investigating fake NZ lamb products sold in major chain hot pot restaurants
Readers of our Rural news and data can now get a free weekly email with comprehensive coverage of farming issues and farm-gate prices
26th Apr 13, 12:05pm
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Readers of our Rural news and data can now get a free weekly email with comprehensive coverage of farming issues and farm-gate prices
Allan Barber is puzzled by the bad rap the meat industry gets when it has done a good job producing products for which the market pays a premium price
22nd Apr 13, 5:31pm
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Allan Barber is puzzled by the bad rap the meat industry gets when it has done a good job producing products for which the market pays a premium price
Silver Fern Farms claims a major new supply deal for 'own label' range of premium lamb product in large UK supermarket
19th Apr 13, 12:29pm
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Silver Fern Farms claims a major new supply deal for 'own label' range of premium lamb product in large UK supermarket
Allan Barber sees a growing difference of opinion on the best strategy to get the red meat industry restructured
16th Apr 13, 9:20am
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Allan Barber sees a growing difference of opinion on the best strategy to get the red meat industry restructured
Conor English sets out how a reformed national red meat sector procurement might work, using part of the Fonterra model
8th Apr 13, 1:08pm
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Conor English sets out how a reformed national red meat sector procurement might work, using part of the Fonterra model
Allan Barber reviews Anzco Food's financial results and sees significant progress despite the loss, plus a good set up for the current year
8th Apr 13, 10:59am
Allan Barber reviews Anzco Food's financial results and sees significant progress despite the loss, plus a good set up for the current year