red meat sector
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
Fears of a two-speed farming sector worries Federated Farmers; most farmers say they will increase production in 2014
29th Jan 14, 6:33pm
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Fears of a two-speed farming sector worries Federated Farmers; most farmers say they will increase production in 2014
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
Allan Barber says Brazil is about to move in on 'our markets' for beef - and in a big way
23rd Dec 13, 3:20pm
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Allan Barber says Brazil is about to move in on 'our markets' for beef - and in a big way
Allan Barber wonders whether the new boards or new reviews can achieve the industry restructuring that has been endlessly sought
20th Dec 13, 4:18pm
Allan Barber wonders whether the new boards or new reviews can achieve the industry restructuring that has been endlessly sought
Federated Farmers says the red meat sector is worth 35 annual Avatars and could be much more
19th Dec 13, 2:41pm
Federated Farmers says the red meat sector is worth 35 annual Avatars and could be much more
Feds like Red Meat PMP's focus inside farm gate, but also want processor industry reform now
13th Dec 13, 8:37am
Feds like Red Meat PMP's focus inside farm gate, but also want processor industry reform now
Meat companies dividing into two groups making it hard to see a tidy industry restructure
10th Dec 13, 1:19pm
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Meat companies dividing into two groups making it hard to see a tidy industry restructure
Allan Barber sees steady and encouraging progress with our unilateral trade negotiations, in marked contrast to the bogged-down multilateral efforts
5th Dec 13, 3:17pm
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Allan Barber sees steady and encouraging progress with our unilateral trade negotiations, in marked contrast to the bogged-down multilateral efforts
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 says, despite the company's statement, the Silver Fern Farms 2013 result was 'awful'
18th Nov 13, 4:22pm
Allan Barber says, despite the company's statement, the Silver Fern Farms 2013 result was 'awful'
Allan Barber looks at the red meat sector export stats and wonders how the industry can ever achieve the Govt's export targets
15th Nov 13, 2:55pm
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Allan Barber looks at the red meat sector export stats and wonders how the industry can ever achieve the Govt's export targets
'If you want empowerment in your farming business then as shareholders you need to vote': Maxwell
6th Nov 13, 2:24pm
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'If you want empowerment in your farming business then as shareholders you need to vote': Maxwell
Allan Barber thinks the delays in announcing an industry-wide restructuring means the entrenched difficulties are not being overcome
29th Jul 13, 4:52pm
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Allan Barber thinks the delays in announcing an industry-wide restructuring means the entrenched difficulties are not being overcome
Allan Barber wonders when a decision is due on meat industry 'reform' and what form it might take
23rd Jul 13, 7:28pm
Allan Barber wonders when a decision is due on meat industry 'reform' and what form it might take
Allan Barber is not sure it’s realistic for farmers to own the meat industry; a viable solution is simpler than that he suggests
15th Jul 13, 8:48pm
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Allan Barber is not sure it’s realistic for farmers to own the meat industry; a viable solution is simpler than that he suggests
Allan Barber reports on the latest Red Meat Sector conference, but struggles to find any transforming solutions proposed
9th Jul 13, 7:00pm
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Allan Barber reports on the latest Red Meat Sector conference, but struggles to find any transforming solutions proposed
Certification requirements for meat shipments to China have changed; affects consignments enroute
8th Jul 13, 12:01pm
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Certification requirements for meat shipments to China have changed; affects consignments enroute
Allan Barber is sceptical the MIE group can achieve its shifting goals, even though he supports their aims. He explains why
23rd Jun 13, 6:28pm
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Allan Barber is sceptical the MIE group can achieve its shifting goals, even though he supports their aims. He explains why
Ross Hyland appointed to lead meat industry change by farmer lobby group