Rural and farming news
Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
Methane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trial
Scientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.
‘A Mars bar in a yellow skin’: The truth about bananas
Nutritionists recommend limiting banana intake to no more than two daily.
Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings
Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.
'Significant step forward': New forestry standards in Gisborne
The consent conditions balance enabling forestry with protection of the environment.
Pies, please: Why New Zealand can’t get enough of them
From service station classics to gourmet numbers, why do we love the humble pie?
Dairy farming
Dairy Woman of Year Jo Sheridan on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Jo Sheridan, Jacqueline Rowarth, Shane McManaway, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.
Butter blowout: The $12 block hitting your wallet
Economist warns prices may keep climbing.
AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
The Country Radio Show
Dairy Woman of Year Jo Sheridan on The Country
Chris Brandolino, Jo Sheridan, Jacqueline Rowarth, Shane McManaway, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.
The Country: How Indonesian schools could help NZ's dairy sector
Jane Smith, Michael Harvey, Jeremy Rookes, Chris Russell, and Rowena Duncum.
The Country: Meet Kaiwaka Clothing’s ambassador - Scott Barrett
Christopher Luxon, Scott Barrett, Hunter McGregor, and Jim Hopkins.
Premium
Bega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business sale
Billionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.
Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings
Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.
Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win
Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.
Fonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans
Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged.
Horticulture
‘A Mars bar in a yellow skin’: The truth about bananas
Nutritionists recommend limiting banana intake to no more than two daily.
Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it
Sheep and beef
What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’
Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.
Iwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid
"Gutted", but Ngāti Kahungunu chair looks forward to meeting new owners.
Rethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Opinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.
Technology
Methane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trial
Scientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.
AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
Rural business
Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.
Butter blowout: The $12 block hitting your wallet
Economist warns prices may keep climbing.
AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
Rural life
Vege tips: Anyone for lettuce soup?
Opinion: Be brave and give lettuce soup a go, you may get a real surprise.
Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.