MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE MEAT INDUSTRY ACTION GROUP [MIAG]
21 August 2008
Meat Industry In Farmers Hands
MIAG’s objective is the formation of a farmer controlled, market led, National Champion – a company that has 80% of red
meat procurement, processing and marketing to get the critical mass needed to improve farmer returns.
The Meat Industry Action Group (MIAG) is holding a series of meetings throughout New Zealand to explain the resolutions
it will put forward to the shareholders of two major farming co-operatives - Silver Fern Farmers and Alliance Group
Limited.
MIAG spokesman John Gregan says it is crucial for the industry to approve a process to achieve meat industry
consolidation.
“Farmers need to hear an unbiased view of where the industry should go. It is imperative that shareholders of both
cooperatives have a complete understanding of the issues the meat industry faces so that they can make a more informed
decision,” he says.
“Whatever option the shareholders choose could determine the future of our industry forever so we are challenging
farmers to take ownership of these issues so that they and following generations have a secure future,” he added.
The first meting is in Blenheim on Sunday 24 August.
A schedule of meetings can be found below.
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M.I.A.G
(Meat Industry Action Group Inc)
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Sunday 24 August – Woodbourne Tavern, Blenheim at 7pm
Monday 25 August – Greta Valley Café & Bar at 10.30am
Monday 25 August – Tai-Tapu Hall at 3pm
Monday 25 August - Ashburton Hotel at 7pm
Tuesday 26th August - Fairlie Rugby Club at 10.30am
Tuesday 26th August - Kurow Hotel at 2pm
Tuesday 26th August - Kingsgate Brydone Oamaru at 7pm
Wednesday 27th August – Rosebank Lodge, Balclutha at 1.30pm
Wednesday 27th August – James Cumming Wing, Gore at 7pm
Thursday 28th August – Top Pub (Garden Bar), Winton at 1.30pm
Thursday 28th August – Mossburn Community Centre at 7pm
Friday 29th August – Alexandra District Club at 1.30pm
Dates for the North Island meetings will be confirmed shortly.
ENDS