red meat sector
After a torrid three years with combined pre-tax losses of $77 million the big meat processor claims positives even though it misses guidance
24th Dec 14, 4:25pm
After a torrid three years with combined pre-tax losses of $77 million the big meat processor claims positives even though it misses guidance
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 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
Rick Powdrell says the positivity in the meat and fibre sector gives a genuine feeling that the coming years are to be "our time in the sun"
12th Aug 14, 4:42pm
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Rick Powdrell says the positivity in the meat and fibre sector gives a genuine feeling that the coming years are to be "our time in the sun"
Monday's Top 10: David Chaston on banks' need for capital; Could beef & lamb be heading for a dairy-style ride? The misery index; China's re-exporting, Dilbert & more
11th Aug 14, 10:30am
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Monday's Top 10: David Chaston on banks' need for capital; Could beef & lamb be heading for a dairy-style ride? The misery index; China's re-exporting, Dilbert & more
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 says only the Government has the power to bring urgently needed change to a now disillusioned red meat industry that has been trying on its own for 30 years
23rd Jul 14, 11:53am
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Allan Barber says only the Government has the power to bring urgently needed change to a now disillusioned red meat industry that has been trying on its own for 30 years
Allan Barber reports on a ‘pommie farmer whinge’ about lamb competition from NZ, subsidy problems, land use changes, and the milk price
7th Jul 14, 10:32am
Allan Barber reports on a ‘pommie farmer whinge’ about lamb competition from NZ, subsidy problems, land use changes, and the milk price
Allan Barber says farmers' professional operating choices will likely have the best outcome for their industry as a whole, rather than formal restructuring
30th Jun 14, 10:08am
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Allan Barber says farmers' professional operating choices will likely have the best outcome for their industry as a whole, rather than formal restructuring
Allan Barber says there is a lot to gain by everyone by getting in behind the latest RMPP, a serious, sensible and achievable plan to rebuild profitability in the sector
28th May 14, 9:00am
Allan Barber says there is a lot to gain by everyone by getting in behind the latest RMPP, a serious, sensible and achievable plan to rebuild profitability in the sector
Allan Barber chides those who just seek a 'government solution' to the red meat industry's problems and their flow on effects
24th May 14, 11:32am
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Allan Barber chides those who just seek a 'government solution' to the red meat industry's problems and their flow on effects
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
14th May 14, 11:18am
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
Latest red meat sector forecast tells a positive story for farmers and the wider industry; prices and profits up as industry volumes fall
1st May 14, 9:35am
Latest red meat sector forecast tells a positive story for farmers and the wider industry; prices and profits up as industry volumes fall
Allan Barber reviews the difficulties AgResearch is having selling their restructure plans to staff, local communities and the breeder industry players who are most affected
24th Apr 14, 4:05pm
Allan Barber reviews the difficulties AgResearch is having selling their restructure plans to staff, local communities and the breeder industry players who are most affected
Allan Barber reports on the new Silver Fern Farms Eating Quality System and says it actually does tick all the boxes
20th Mar 14, 9:11am
Allan Barber reports on the new Silver Fern Farms Eating Quality System and says it actually does tick all the boxes
Grumpy sheep farmers; Fonterra in a tough spot; funding failure; where the money went?
14th Mar 14, 2:27pm
Grumpy sheep farmers; Fonterra in a tough spot; funding failure; where the money went?
'Why take Sheep and Deer industry research away from the areas of maximum production?'
5th Mar 14, 5:02pm
'Why take Sheep and Deer industry research away from the areas of maximum production?'
Allan Barber says MIE should stop trying to get financial support to achieve the impossible; rather it should set realistic goals
5th Mar 14, 12:14pm
Allan Barber says MIE should stop trying to get financial support to achieve the impossible; rather it should set realistic goals
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