
Allan Barber
155 posts
Allan Barber is a meat industry commentator. December 1, 2023
Alliance is optimistic – but I have questions
Allan Barber sits down with Murray Taggart after the co-op’s ‘horror result’.
November 15, 2023
Huge soil loss requires change to farming methods
Land restoration will take a toolkit of methods such as tree planting, wetlands, fencing-off of gullies and streams and more.
October 25, 2023
Meatworks under threat from land use change
As labour issues recede, the true impact of dwindling livestock numbers will become clear, writes Allan Barber.
October 17, 2023
The unintended consequences of the Emissions Trading Scheme
Land uses changes are threatening the national livestock tally and the viability of rural communities, Allan Barber says.
October 12, 2023
To George, who showed us the way to a rural life
Allan Barber remembers a beloved pet who cut his own path.
September 26, 2023
What’s going on with China’s consumers
Allan Barber takes a deep dive into the customer base that means so much to NZ’s farmers.
September 5, 2023
Whiff of party politics in emissions mix
O’Connor likely under pressure to be seen to take action before the election, Allan Barber says.
August 14, 2023
A couple of sparks and a fair few laughs in agri debate
Party-political part of the programme kicks off red meat conference.
August 2, 2023
You’ve got to hand it to NZ trade envoys
NZ trade negotiators have done a sterling job in concluding FTAs over recent decades.
July 6, 2023
Narrowing chances of road to deep north
At this rate, Northland will be lucky to see a new motorway built this century, Allan Barber says.