Sheep
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
Allan Barber visits Turkey and finds a unique agricultural sector that includes a large sheep flock, and a desire to enter the EU
13th Jun 13, 11:55am
Allan Barber visits Turkey and finds a unique agricultural sector that includes a large sheep flock, and a desire to enter the EU
PM Key downbeat on Solid Energy's future after Korda Mentha report arrives; says it probably has no equity and he expects banks will have to take haircuts on debt
20th May 13, 4:47pm
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PM Key downbeat on Solid Energy's future after Korda Mentha report arrives; says it probably has no equity and he expects banks will have to take haircuts on debt
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
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
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?
Prices for beef and sheep meat rising fast in China, as are our exports
Sheep and beef farm profits are predicted to halve this season, as the full impact of current lamb prices and drought kick in
8th Mar 13, 8:45am
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Sheep and beef farm profits are predicted to halve this season, as the full impact of current lamb prices and drought kick in
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?
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?
Dry season concerning, sheep and beef most pessimistic, as farmer confidence measure extends to four quarters of negative outlook
14th Dec 12, 1:28pm
Dry season concerning, sheep and beef most pessimistic, as farmer confidence measure extends to four quarters of negative outlook
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