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Andrew Marshall

National agribusiness writer

Andrew Marshall is the group agribusiness writer for Fairfax's state agricultural weeklies and websites. He is a former editor at The Land and has worked in various Rural Press group roles in Canberra, North Richmond (NSW) and Toowoomba (Qld).

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Foreign investors face extra scrutiny for predatory ambitions

Foreign investors face extra scrutiny for predatory ambitions

New foreign investment rules aim to prevent a rush of opportunistic offshore takeovers during the coronavirus emergency

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Rex flights crash to a standstill in Qld as coronavirus kills cash flow

Rex flights crash to a standstill in Qld as coronavirus kills cash flow

Regional Express grounds all its regular public transport services indefinitely in Queensland from April 1.

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SunRice weighs up local supply security options as Vietnam bans sales

SunRice weighs up local supply security options as Vietnam bans sales

SunRice now faces a worrying freeze on exports from its backup operations in Vietnam which currently supply Australia and overseas markets

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Govt lands $300m package to help country airlines fight COVID-19

Govt lands $300m package to help country airlines fight COVID-19

Federal aid to help pull the airline sector out of its coronavirus tailspin now totals more than $1 billion after a $300m initiative to help keep services flying to the bush

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's been happening in agribusiness? Here's a quick look at some of the events and people making news.

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ACCC lets Rex team up with Qantas and Virgin on key country routes

ACCC lets Rex team up with Qantas and Virgin on key country routes

Regional Express will combine services with Virgin Australia and Qantas on 10 regional routes during the coronavirus pandemic

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Harris Farm Markets offers Sydney shoppers a 'no choice' option

Harris Farm Markets offers Sydney shoppers a 'no choice' option

Harris Farm Markets launches an additional delivery service to take pressure off its stores in metropolitan and regional NSW.

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Plea for a year's tax relief to help save wine businesses, jobs

Plea for a year's tax relief to help save wine businesses, jobs

Grape growers and wineries want a temporary break from the wine equalisation tax so they can pay wages and suppliers

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Ag fuel security unease as virus dangers coincide with sowing rush

Ag fuel security unease as virus dangers coincide with sowing rush

Farm leaders say coronavirus highlights the potential vulnerability of Australia's limited fuel stocks to global disasters

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Watchdog eases retailers' buying rules to ensure food available

Watchdog eases retailers' buying rules to ensure food available

Competition rules on sourcing produce relaxed to ensure equitable distribution of groceries to consumers, particularly the vulnerable or those in rural areas.

Merino mask developed to meet coronavirus demand

Merino mask developed to meet coronavirus demand

Queensland wool garment maker Merino Country is rapidly repurposing its business and machines into the production of masks in order to help meet demand from the public for personal protective equipment.

COVID-19: what you need to know today

COVID-19: what you need to know today

From Monday, new regulations mean no more than two people are to gather in public.

Quilpie block Burkobulla under contract

Quilpie block Burkobulla under contract

Quilpie property Burkobulla was placed under contract soon after it was passed in at auction on June 9.