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Allan Barber sees farmers motivated for change in the red meat sector but he is unconvinced they know how to get it
3rd Apr 13, 11:04am
Allan Barber sees farmers motivated for change in the red meat sector but he is unconvinced they know how to get it
Allan Barber finds that we have made no progress improving the structure of the meat processing industry, other than to learn that the status quo is the least desirable
28th Mar 13, 2:48pm
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Allan Barber finds that we have made no progress improving the structure of the meat processing industry, other than to learn that the status quo is the least desirable
Calf sellers nervous as feed supply will weaken demand. Prices rocket to record levels as milk flows dry up. Mood for change builds in at risk meat industry
20th Mar 13, 11:19am
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Calf sellers nervous as feed supply will weaken demand. Prices rocket to record levels as milk flows dry up. Mood for change builds in at risk meat industry
Allan Barber reports the stress on the red meat sector from the drought is giving yet another push for major consolidation. Your view?
19th Mar 13, 12:06pm
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Allan Barber reports the stress on the red meat sector from the drought is giving yet another push for major consolidation. Your view?
The Weekly Livestock Report: Dairy commodity prices lift on supply shortage concerns; better wool clearances; sheep farmer despair at low prices
6th Mar 13, 3:35pm
The Weekly Livestock Report: Dairy commodity prices lift on supply shortage concerns; better wool clearances; sheep farmer despair at low prices
The Weekly Livestock Report: Farmers act fast to adapt systems to the dry; PGGWrighton report "jitters" in the sheep industry
13th Feb 13, 2:44pm
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The Weekly Livestock Report: Farmers act fast to adapt systems to the dry; PGGWrighton report "jitters" in the sheep industry
Big dry starts to bite into on-farm production although irrigated areas doing well and new irrigation proposals get big official support
30th Jan 13, 3:34pm
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Big dry starts to bite into on-farm production although irrigated areas doing well and new irrigation proposals get big official support
Allan Barber welcomes the commitment of $65 million in funding to the Red Meat PGP and is cheered by the progress. Your view?
30th Jan 13, 12:55pm
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Allan Barber welcomes the commitment of $65 million in funding to the Red Meat PGP and is cheered by the progress. Your view?
Allan Barber says the sheep industry is facing a crisis, and serious strategic thinking is needed to find a viable industry model. Your view?
23rd Jan 13, 11:50am
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Allan Barber says the sheep industry is facing a crisis, and serious strategic thinking is needed to find a viable industry model. Your view?
Allan Barber reviews what is going on in the heart of the US sheep farming industry and finds that things are way tougher there than here. Your view?
16th Jan 13, 9:16am
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Allan Barber reviews what is going on in the heart of the US sheep farming industry and finds that things are way tougher there than here. Your view?
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early sire stag sales show deer farmers investing for the future; dairy volumes ahead by 6%
10th Jan 13, 3:21pm
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early sire stag sales show deer farmers investing for the future; dairy volumes ahead by 6%
Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
3rd Jan 13, 9:30am
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Allan Barber reviews 2013 meat prospects, says neither farmers nor processors are making money from lamb, but in the south at least processors have the upper hand. Your view?
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early price reductions in lamb, cull ewes and wool point to a tough season for sheep farmers
28th Nov 12, 12:16pm
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early price reductions in lamb, cull ewes and wool point to a tough season for sheep farmers
Falling lamb schedules reflect the new market reality; Wool momentum stalls; Pasture growth slows
21st Nov 12, 12:26pm
Falling lamb schedules reflect the new market reality; Wool momentum stalls; Pasture growth slows
Lamb prices fall as processors react to last years unprofitable pricing and the reluctance of European customers to pay more
14th Nov 12, 4:25pm
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Lamb prices fall as processors react to last years unprofitable pricing and the reluctance of European customers to pay more
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
Heavy rain drenched many areas as wild weather swept up the country and delayed the spring pasture peak
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
Heavy rain drenched many areas as wild weather swept up the country and delayed the spring pasture peak
A fall in profits coming for sheep farms, says Beef+Lamb NZ; but some regions have 'best August ever'
19th Sep 12, 1:13pm
A fall in profits coming for sheep farms, says Beef+Lamb NZ; but some regions have 'best August ever'
Warmer, wetter local weather contrasts with international conditions and sets up new season positively
22nd Aug 12, 9:31am
Warmer, wetter local weather contrasts with international conditions and sets up new season positively
Fed Farmers' Bruce Wills is a levy paying farmer deeply encouraged that Beef+Lamb is working so effectively with McDonald’s
18th Aug 12, 9:17am
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Fed Farmers' Bruce Wills is a levy paying farmer deeply encouraged that Beef+Lamb is working so effectively with McDonald’s
Allan Barber reviews the latest annual stock survey and finds encouraging trends following a very good growing season. Your view?
7th Aug 12, 4:40pm
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Allan Barber reviews the latest annual stock survey and finds encouraging trends following a very good growing season. Your view?
Allan Barber reviews the Riddet Institute report but has a nagging suspicion it will not result in significant shifts in behaviour. Your view?
1st Aug 12, 4:10pm
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Allan Barber reviews the Riddet Institute report but has a nagging suspicion it will not result in significant shifts in behaviour. Your view?
Allan Barber says the meat price outlook is still positive in spite of short term wobbles. Your view?
30th Jul 12, 5:36pm
Allan Barber says the meat price outlook is still positive in spite of short term wobbles. Your view?
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?