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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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Weak dollar drives fuel prices higher

Weak dollar drives fuel prices higher

Petrol prices in the five biggest capital city markets averaged 141.2 cents a litre in 2018-19.

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Dollar heads to US65c, but dry hinders exports

Dollar heads to US65c, but dry hinders exports

Currency analysts tip the dollar to be down to US65 cents by year's end, but seasonal challenges weigh on ag exporters.

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US-China trade war winds blow hot, then cold for Australian ag

US-China trade war winds blow hot, then cold for Australian ag

Enjoy the good export times while they last, then buckle up for a potentially long downturn in global ag trade, says Rabobank.

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Dollar's dip defends dairy from rising import tide

Dollar's dip defends dairy from rising import tide

Dairy imports from New Zealand, Europe and America have doubled in recent years, but the low dollar could slow the trade

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What's up Skip? Fake roo meat now on the menu

What's up Skip? Fake roo meat now on the menu

NSW Government backs Australia's first stem cell-cultivated meat producer with $25,000 for commercial roo meat project

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Dollar's dip towards US65c lifts ag export hopes

Dollar's dip towards US65c lifts ag export hopes

Currency analysts tip the dollar to be down to US65 cents by year's end, but seasonal challenges weigh on ag exporters.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on some of what's been happening or being talked about in the agribusiness sector

Pig semen smugglers gaoled after WA ag sector put at risk

Pig semen smugglers gaoled after WA ag sector put at risk

Australian Pork Limited has applauded a court decision against a WA pork business which imported smuggled semen

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Drought lures extra value to stock feeding regimes

Drought lures extra value to stock feeding regimes

The big dry has opened the gate to new market opportunities for stockfeed makers and livestock producers

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No more asset sale talk at busy GrainCorp - for the moment

No more asset sale talk at busy GrainCorp - for the moment

Everything is for sale - if the right offer comes along

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