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Allan Barber

About

Now in his semi-retirement at Point Wells near Warkworth, Allan is a freelance agricultural journalist writing mainly about the meat industry which has remained his key area of interest since leaving AFFCO in 1997.

Member for

13 years 3 months

Latest articles

Ratified agreement shows real winner
Allan Barber explains who really won in the AFFCO labour dispute and how they achieved the settlement
7th Jun 12, 9:03am
by Allan Barber
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Allan Barber explains who really won in the AFFCO labour dispute and how they achieved the settlement
KPMG’s Agribusiness Agenda points way forward
KPMG finds that the agribusiness industry is ready to try cooperation and collaboration. Will it result in real change? Allan Barber reviews their Report
31st May 12, 2:49pm
by Allan Barber
KPMG finds that the agribusiness industry is ready to try cooperation and collaboration. Will it result in real change? Allan Barber reviews their Report
AFFCO’s union dispute finally settled
Allan Barber applauds the involvement of Iwi heavyweights in ending this meat industry dispute. Your view?
24th May 12, 12:39pm
by Allan Barber
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Allan Barber applauds the involvement of Iwi heavyweights in ending this meat industry dispute. Your view?
Facing challenges positively
After a 'torrid' first six months, Allan Barber says the meat industry is looking ahead to better operating conditions. Your view?
15th May 12, 6:31pm
by Allan Barber
After a 'torrid' first six months, Allan Barber says the meat industry is looking ahead to better operating conditions. Your view?
A wasted trip to Nelson
Allan Barber says the meat workers are losing their fight to hold on to outmoded benefits. You agree?
8th May 12, 7:42am
by Allan Barber
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Allan Barber says the meat workers are losing their fight to hold on to outmoded benefits. You agree?
'Wading through quicksand'
Fonterra's growth to be decided by its capital structure. Allan Barber looks at the TAF reviews and vote prospects
2nd May 12, 11:52am
by Allan Barber
Fonterra's growth to be decided by its capital structure. Allan Barber looks at the TAF reviews and vote prospects
Learning to work together
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
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber shows why the differences between the processors and B&LNZ are more apparent than real. Is he right?
Over at last?
Allan Barber assesses what the Crafar Farms saga has taught us. Your view?
23rd Apr 12, 2:47pm
by Allan Barber
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Allan Barber assesses what the Crafar Farms saga has taught us. Your view?
AFFCO and Meat Workers Union both staunch
Allan Barber assesses where this lockout stands after mediation fails and Employment Court appearances loom. Your view?
16th Apr 12, 2:27pm
by Allan Barber
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Allan Barber assesses where this lockout stands after mediation fails and Employment Court appearances loom. Your view?
Big issues for big rewards
Will issues of trust and the environment hold us back from getting our share of international sales? Your view?
7th Apr 12, 11:38am
by Allan Barber
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Will issues of trust and the environment hold us back from getting our share of international sales? Your view?
'You've got it; we want it' - milk politics
Pressure is going on dairy farmers over milk prices and Fonterra's capital structure. Allan Barber assesses the forces at work and how they will play out
31st Mar 12, 11:38am
by Allan Barber
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Pressure is going on dairy farmers over milk prices and Fonterra's capital structure. Allan Barber assesses the forces at work and how they will play out
Schedule setting as much art as science
Allan Barber investigates how processors set their weekly schedule prices
26th Mar 12, 12:00pm
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber investigates how processors set their weekly schedule prices
Global protein demand and local returns
Allan Barber puts current farm-gate price trends in context of the global marketplace. Your view?
21st Mar 12, 7:55am
by Allan Barber
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Allan Barber puts current farm-gate price trends in context of the global marketplace. Your view?
Farmer support rises for Beef & Lamb NZ
Farmers assert their independence from big meat processors. Allan Barber looks at the factors behind the decisive votes. Your view?
13th Mar 12, 11:43am
by Allan Barber
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Farmers assert their independence from big meat processors. Allan Barber looks at the factors behind the decisive votes. Your view?
Meatworker options narrow
As the AFFCO lockout drags on, Allan Barber takes a closer look at the motivations of both parties
6th Mar 12, 3:44pm
by Allan Barber
As the AFFCO lockout drags on, Allan Barber takes a closer look at the motivations of both parties
Meat industry frustrations
Opinion: Allan Barber examines what is behind the Cooper resignation from B&LNZ and the broader meat industry issues. Your view?
28th Feb 12, 5:41pm
by Allan Barber
Opinion: Allan Barber examines what is behind the Cooper resignation from B&LNZ and the broader meat industry issues. Your view?
Hot competition among NI beef processors
Allan Barber says NI beef producers should benefit from strong processor competition. He reviews the supply - capacity balance
28th Feb 12, 3:56pm
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber says NI beef producers should benefit from strong processor competition. He reviews the supply - capacity balance
Battle of employment philosophies
Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the industrial turmoil speading to meat processors
27th Feb 12, 12:20pm
by Allan Barber
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Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the industrial turmoil speading to meat processors
SFF chief suddenly quits industry group
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?
20th Feb 12, 9:11am
by Allan Barber
Opinion: Has Keith Cooper lost patience with both suppliers and processors who don’t see things the way he does?
Dairy debate hardens attitudes
Opinion: Allan Barber surveys the starkly varying opinions about who should own our working dairy assets
13th Feb 12, 10:54am
by Allan Barber
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Opinion: Allan Barber surveys the starkly varying opinions about who should own our working dairy assets
Crafar Farms OIO approval justified
Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the sale of the Crafar farms to Pengxin/Landcorp from a rural point-of-view
7th Feb 12, 5:17pm
by Allan Barber
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Opinion: Allan Barber looks at the sale of the Crafar farms to Pengxin/Landcorp from a rural point-of-view
Meat companies likely to sustain profitability
Allan Barber looks at the financial results of the meat processors and explores their viability
2nd Feb 12, 8:25am
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber looks at the financial results of the meat processors and explores their viability
Major market shifts coming for red meat
Allan Barber reviews changing consumer demand patterns for red meat as demographics change
30th Jan 12, 10:05am
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber reviews changing consumer demand patterns for red meat as demographics change
Market diversification a risky business
Potholes for meat exporters around quotas, duties, tariffs, FTAs, and local Indonesian politics
26th Jan 12, 10:52am
by Allan Barber
Potholes for meat exporters around quotas, duties, tariffs, FTAs, and local Indonesian politics
This is a grass market running rampant
Allan Barber assesses the livestock prospects for 2012
23rd Jan 12, 11:37am
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber assesses the livestock prospects for 2012