Keith Cooper
Allan Barber says SFF needs to bed down its new shareholding, take advantage of its improved balance sheet, and convince its suppliers to stay with it
27th Jan 17, 9:38am
Allan Barber says SFF needs to bed down its new shareholding, take advantage of its improved balance sheet, and convince its suppliers to stay with it
Keith Cooper points out that farmers only want cost savings, are reluctant investors in brand building to create value. He says MIE should notice Fonterra's missteps
20th Aug 15, 9:17am
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Keith Cooper points out that farmers only want cost savings, are reluctant investors in brand building to create value. He says MIE should notice Fonterra's missteps
Keith Cooper is dismayed at the poor understanding of how tariff reduction works. He is also a red meat farmer who is concerned about the TPPA focus on dairy
6th Aug 15, 10:21am
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Keith Cooper is dismayed at the poor understanding of how tariff reduction works. He is also a red meat farmer who is concerned about the TPPA focus on dairy
Keith Cooper thinks what farmers say they want, and what they do when they make on farm decisions, conflict. That makes for an unstable prospect for co-op amalgamation
9th Jul 15, 3:58pm
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Keith Cooper thinks what farmers say they want, and what they do when they make on farm decisions, conflict. That makes for an unstable prospect for co-op amalgamation
Keith Cooper assesses the meat industry's marketing strategies, and explains why volumes shipped to China have changed so suddenly
23rd Jun 15, 4:53pm
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Keith Cooper assesses the meat industry's marketing strategies, and explains why volumes shipped to China have changed so suddenly
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: New season lamb, beef and mutton schedules lift but venison prices ease on shipping deadline
4th Nov 14, 11:53am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: New season lamb, beef and mutton schedules lift but venison prices ease on shipping deadline
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: First of the spring lambs are being harvested but numbers are light
28th Oct 14, 4:36pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: First of the spring lambs are being harvested but numbers are light
Keith Cooper to leave SFF, with a new CEO ready for transition. Company claims 2014 will be profitable, sees big reorganisation in 2014
28th Oct 14, 10:13am
Keith Cooper to leave SFF, with a new CEO ready for transition. Company claims 2014 will be profitable, sees big reorganisation in 2014
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
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Early spring conditions favourable but optimism for strong lamb prices ease
26th Aug 14, 3:14pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Early spring conditions favourable but optimism for strong lamb prices ease
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
Whatever happened to the importance of the fifth quarter for SFF, asks Allan Barber. No-one else seems willing to dispose this valuable component
3rd Apr 14, 8:59am
Whatever happened to the importance of the fifth quarter for SFF, asks Allan Barber. No-one else seems willing to dispose this valuable component
Allan Barber says that although the meat industry is far from out of the woods, a range of important improvements give real hope for a future
2nd Apr 14, 12:10pm
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Allan Barber says that although the meat industry is far from out of the woods, a range of important improvements give real hope for a future
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Red meat prices ease but velvet sales positive for the fifth year running
26th Nov 13, 3:32pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Red meat prices ease but velvet sales positive for the fifth year running
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 sees Silver Fern Farms addressing capacity issues, but doesn't see progress on a meat industry restructure
3rd Oct 13, 6:07pm
Allan Barber sees Silver Fern Farms addressing capacity issues, but doesn't see progress on a meat industry restructure
The Weekly Livestock Report: Weather improves along with lamb, wool and dairy prices but beef prospects fall
3rd Jul 13, 11:18am
The Weekly Livestock Report: Weather improves along with lamb, wool and dairy prices but beef prospects fall
The Weekly Livestock Report:Farmers are urged to drought proof their farms as the cost of the dry is huge.
23rd Apr 13, 3:16pm
The Weekly Livestock Report:Farmers are urged to drought proof their farms as the cost of the dry is huge.
Keith Cooper calls on all sections of the red meat sector to stay focused on creating value to capture consumer demand and get the best returns
23rd Apr 13, 1:32pm
Keith Cooper calls on all sections of the red meat sector to stay focused on creating value to capture consumer demand and get the best returns
Silver Fern Farms claims a major new supply deal for 'own label' range of premium lamb product in large UK supermarket
19th Apr 13, 12:29pm
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Silver Fern Farms claims a major new supply deal for 'own label' range of premium lamb product in large UK supermarket
Keith Cooper says structural change is no substitute for strategy. He wants an end-to-end strategy to create value within the red meat sector. Your view?
26th Feb 13, 3:30pm
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Keith Cooper says structural change is no substitute for strategy. He wants an end-to-end strategy to create value within the red meat sector. Your view?
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 respects the 'glass half full' approach of meat industry execs, but looks at recent customer demand trends and wonders how full it will be by season end. Your view?
13th Dec 12, 12:10pm
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Allan Barber respects the 'glass half full' approach of meat industry execs, but looks at recent customer demand trends and wonders how full it will be by season end. Your view?