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Conor FowlerJournalist/Digital Producer

Conor grew up across Vic and WA and has a keen interest in world affairs, people and sport. Conor joined the team in October 2023.

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Agribusiness

Norco CEO Michael Hampson. Picture: Supplied

Q&A: The hard hitting questions with Norco’s Michael Hampson

Last year most milk processors set prices around $8 a kilogram of milk solids — except Norco, who shocked the industry with more than $12/kg. We find out why.

Agribusiness

17th July 2024Costa Group Chief Executive Officer Marc Werner speaking at the Global Food Forum in Brisbane.Photo: Glenn Hunt / The Australian

Opportunities ‘going begging’, says Costa boss

The federal government needs to help open up more overseas fresh produce markets for Aussie growers, according to the boss of the nation’s biggest horticulture business.

Livestock

SPRING BULL GUIDE 2024: Chenu Charolais Beck Keeley and Colin Pickering from Chenu Charolais at Inglewood with their stud cattle.Pictured: Beck Keeley and Colin Pickering from Chenu Charolais with their spring calvers.Picture: Zoe Phillips

Tips for managing cow fertility

Making sure you’re cows are on a rising plane in nutrition is the primary thing to look out for when preparing them for joining, this leading cattle producer says.

Agribusiness

Rob McGavin chief executive and executive chairman of Boundary Bend Limited. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin.

‘We never dreamt it would turn into this sort of business’

An almost 30-year journey has seen Cobram Estate evolve into Australia’s leading producer of extra virgin olive oil. See their story.

News

Live sheep transition advocate position filled

A Western Australian-based CSIRO program manager has been appointed to facilitate the phase out of the live sheep export trade.

Livestock

David Blackmore with his cattle, Alexandra, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Wagyu king recognised with Australia Day honour

A leading Victorian beef farmer whose steaks grace the menu of some of the world’s best restaurants has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. See who else made the list.

World

ISMAILIA, EGYPT - JANUARY 10: A ship transits the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea on January 10, 2024 in Ismailia, Egypt. In the wake of Israel's war on Gaza after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Houthi rebels in Yemen pledged disruption on all ships destined for Israel through the Red Sea's Suez Canal. The disruption on world trade is evident in the number of companies using this container ship route - a 90 per cent decline compared to figures one year ago. (Photo by Sayed Hassan/Getty Images)

Houthi forces to stop attacks on Red Sea ships

The Red Sea crisis that has caused havoc for international trade and the shipping industry may be coming to an end.

World

Suit filed against Deere and Company over right to repair

The United States Federal Trade Commission this week filed suit against agricultural machinery manufacturer Deere & Company, regarding farmers’ right to repair Deere equipment.

Livestock

Sheep that are destined for the live export market, pictured from the paddock to the vessel. Pictures: Supplied

New livestock export market opens amid pending ban

A new overseas export market has opened for livestock producers, amid the pending live sheep export phase out by 2028.

Victoria

Duck hunting.A duck shooter.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Record year for duck hunters

Victorian bird hunters harvested the most ducks per active hunter in 2024 than in any other year since records were kept.

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