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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

14 years 8 months

Latest articles

Can we triple agri-foods turnover?
Allan Barber reviews the Riddet Institute report but has a nagging suspicion it will not result in significant shifts in behaviour. Your view?
by Allan Barber
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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?
Meat price trends
Allan Barber says the meat price outlook is still positive in spite of short term wobbles. Your view?
by Allan Barber
Allan Barber says the meat price outlook is still positive in spite of short term wobbles. Your view?
Biofuels and energy production dominate Europe’s landscape
Traveller's notes: Allan Barber is amazed at how unsustainable European agriculture is and how unrealistic their land use choices have become
by Allan Barber
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Traveller's notes: Allan Barber is amazed at how unsustainable European agriculture is and how unrealistic their land use choices have become
Too much meat processing capacity
Suddenly, the season end of meat processing is imminent especially in the North Island, much earlier this year. Allan Barber explains why
by Allan Barber
Suddenly, the season end of meat processing is imminent especially in the North Island, much earlier this year. Allan Barber explains why
Ratified agreement shows real winner
Allan Barber explains who really won in the AFFCO labour dispute and how they achieved the settlement
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
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
by Allan Barber
11
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
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?
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?
by Allan Barber
5
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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