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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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If shoppers want fake meat, 'get used to it' says Kahlbetzer

If shoppers want fake meat, 'get used to it' says Kahlbetzer

Farmers don't have to believe in eating plant-based burgers made to taste like meat, but shoppers want them

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Rain adds hope to farm mood, despite lingering drought pain

Rain adds hope to farm mood, despite lingering drought pain

The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey index rises to almost neutral as farmers take heart from late break

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From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

From Argentina to Aussie agtech - Twynam son's life journey

Agricultural investor and innovative technology enthusiast, Markus Kahlbetzer, shared some thoughts at the Farm Writers Association of NSW's Agribuzz event.

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the people and players in agribusiness are up to

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ACCC concerned about merged Landmark-Ruralco merchandise power

ACCC concerned about merged Landmark-Ruralco merchandise power

ACCC says Landmark's $469 million Ruralco buyout will leave some farmers with no nearby competitor to shop with for ag merchandise

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Incitec fert site secures Qld gas supply and looks for more

Incitec fert site secures Qld gas supply and looks for more

Incitec Pivot's nitrogen fertiliser plant at Brisbane's Gibson Island will stay in business until 2022, at least.

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Wellard lenders lift repayment demands after deal defaults

Wellard lenders lift repayment demands after deal defaults

Livestock exporter, Wellard, faces 21pc interest rates on noteholder funds, plus $1.4m in monthly redemption payments

Banks, farmers review cheap loan help as RIC lending hits $135m

Banks, farmers review cheap loan help as RIC lending hits $135m

Drought-hit farmers are finding some useful finance options and bargaining strength, via the Regional Investment Corporation

GrainCorp pays $100m to drought-proof its crop earnings

GrainCorp pays $100m to drought-proof its crop earnings

GrainCorp locks down a `game-changing' income stabilisation plan covering east coast crop

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some agribusiness sector players are up to, or talking about

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Vegetation management: Trigger mapping exposed as a joke

Vegetation management: Trigger mapping exposed as a joke

Flora survey trigger maps designed to protect Queensland's rare plants have been exposed as a joke.

Lamb feedlot plan for St George

Lamb feedlot plan for St George

St George sheep producers John and Michelle Brodie have received a government grant to kickstart their new lamb feedlot and spelling yard.

Malcom Harris buys Ucharonidge

Malcom Harris buys Ucharonidge

Malcom Harris's Cleveland Agriculture has bought Consolidated Pastoral Company's Ucharonidge Station.