Rob Hewett
'Communication miscues' and rigid ideologies are causing farmers to disengage from the climate mitigation process, frustrating some industry leaders
24th Nov 22, 10:10am
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'Communication miscues' and rigid ideologies are causing farmers to disengage from the climate mitigation process, frustrating some industry leaders
Guy Trafford reviews Canterbury land values, what the UN environmental report means for farmers, and changes at the top of Silver Fern Farms
10th May 19, 4:05pm
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Guy Trafford reviews Canterbury land values, what the UN environmental report means for farmers, and changes at the top of Silver Fern Farms
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative reports small profit from continuing operations over transition period, and no debt. Silver Fern Farms reports zero revenue growth, but much better margins after tie-up with Shanghai Maling
3rd Apr 18, 8:27am
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative reports small profit from continuing operations over transition period, and no debt. Silver Fern Farms reports zero revenue growth, but much better margins after tie-up with Shanghai Maling
Allan Barber watches quota entitlements as a gauge of shifting meat company fortunes and market share. Rationalisation has brought a stronger meat industry even for farmers
1st Feb 18, 4:14pm
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Allan Barber watches quota entitlements as a gauge of shifting meat company fortunes and market share. Rationalisation has brought a stronger meat industry even for farmers
Farmer shareholders rejump one hurdle for a second time. Now the OIO hurdle remains. Then SFF management will need to show the benefits
12th Aug 16, 4:38pm
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Farmer shareholders rejump one hurdle for a second time. Now the OIO hurdle remains. Then SFF management will need to show the benefits
Allan Barber reports the annual red meat sector gathering found little evidence of a disheartened industry, plenty who are optimistic, chasing ways to improve performance across the whole industry chain
3rd Aug 16, 9:46am
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Allan Barber reports the annual red meat sector gathering found little evidence of a disheartened industry, plenty who are optimistic, chasing ways to improve performance across the whole industry chain
Allan Barber accuses those calling for a new Silver Fern Farms vote on the Shanghai Mailing merger are risking the viability of the whole company just as its circumstances turn down
24th Jul 16, 1:56pm
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Allan Barber accuses those calling for a new Silver Fern Farms vote on the Shanghai Mailing merger are risking the viability of the whole company just as its circumstances turn down
Allan Barber says next season will be murky for farmers, processors, or exporters as the risks pile up even though in the longer term, the fundamentals are positive
21st Jul 16, 11:44am
Allan Barber says next season will be murky for farmers, processors, or exporters as the risks pile up even though in the longer term, the fundamentals are positive
Allan Barber sees 80 shareholders risking 'catastrophe' at Silver Fern Farms to retain control, and restrain the industry heavyweight from its development plans
9th Jun 16, 5:02am
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Allan Barber sees 80 shareholders risking 'catastrophe' at Silver Fern Farms to retain control, and restrain the industry heavyweight from its development plans
Allan Barber investigates the issues being raised by disgruntled shareholders of Silver Fern Farms over the Shanghai Maling deal
25th May 16, 8:50am
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Allan Barber investigates the issues being raised by disgruntled shareholders of Silver Fern Farms over the Shanghai Maling deal
Allan Barber asseses what's at stake for Silver Fern Farms over the Shrimpton/Gallagher 'requisition'
3rd May 16, 2:47pm
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Allan Barber asseses what's at stake for Silver Fern Farms over the Shrimpton/Gallagher 'requisition'
Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
16th Oct 15, 1:26pm
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Silver Fern Farms' shareholders vote 82% in favour of China's leading meat producer getting a 50% share of its business
Silver Fern Farms tells shareholders to "ignore mystery underwrite" as some seek to overturn board's push to partner with Shanghai Maling
9th Oct 15, 8:17am
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Silver Fern Farms tells shareholders to "ignore mystery underwrite" as some seek to overturn board's push to partner with Shanghai Maling
Allan Barber points out Shanghai Maling is both replacing the short-term banks, plus investing heavily long-term, both without full control or exclusivity. So what's the downside?
15th Sep 15, 4:43pm
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Allan Barber points out Shanghai Maling is both replacing the short-term banks, plus investing heavily long-term, both without full control or exclusivity. So what's the downside?
Shanghai Maling to invest $261 million for 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb prospects look rough as beef and venison rise
14th Jul 15, 2:09pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb prospects look rough as beef and venison rise
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
15th Apr 15, 12:01pm
Allan Barber sees little sign of enthusiasm among the meat processors for taking up MIE report recommendations
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Farmers vote for red meat reform as sheep and beef prices ease again
17th Feb 15, 2:12pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Farmers vote for red meat reform as sheep and beef prices ease again
Silver Fern Farms director election: Incumbent Hewett pushes a program of debt reduction, and the plate-to-pasture growth strategy
20th Jan 15, 10:00am
Silver Fern Farms director election: Incumbent Hewett pushes a program of debt reduction, and the plate-to-pasture growth strategy
After a torrid three years with combined pre-tax losses of $77 million the big meat processor claims positives even though it misses guidance
24th Dec 14, 4:25pm
After a torrid three years with combined pre-tax losses of $77 million the big meat processor claims positives even though it misses guidance
"With an improved capital position there is the potential to invest in the business to further improve the efficiency of our plant network"
24th Dec 14, 11:22am
"With an improved capital position there is the potential to invest in the business to further improve the efficiency of our plant network"
Allan Barber says unless farmers commit to their company of choice, the meat industry’s volatility will be a continuing frustration no matter who leads them
15th Oct 13, 6:54pm
Allan Barber says unless farmers commit to their company of choice, the meat industry’s volatility will be a continuing frustration no matter who leads them