Rural and farming news

Stock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?

Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.

GDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auction

The latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.

Nominations open for 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year

Past recipients say the honour opened doors to new leadership and connections.

Fonterra phases out A2 milk range

The co-op said it was seeking to sharpen its focus on lactose-free dairy.

The Country: Chris Brandolino keeps an eye on dry conditions

Peter McBride, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Brandolino, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.

Dealing with extreme weather on-farm: Harry Gaddum’s lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle

Sponsored content: “It’s so jolly important just to look after yourself."

Arguing with Winston Peters on The Country

On today's show: Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Harry Gaddum & Chris Russell.

‘It’s a game-changer’: Fonterra cream wins big at NZ Food Awards

Sponsored content: UHT cream is the latest in the co-op's Foodservice product portfolio.

Tackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on-farm

'A brilliant example of Kiwi ingenuity to tackle a common challenge on-farm.'

Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farm

'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'

'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in Taupō

About 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō.

‘A powerful tool’: New tech helps growers save fruit and labour

Trials of the Tagga showed labour time dropped 35%, saving 44 hours on a 1ha block.

Stock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?

Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.

'Forever art': NZ company's $500,000 honey

'We’re not just selling honey; we’re creating something timeless.'

'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef prices

The Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.

Is this the world's most expensive honey?

The Eternal Gold collection by Naki Honey has been unveiled at the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy, France. Video supplied by Naki Honey.

Garden art doesn't have to cost the earth: Kem Ormond

OPINION: Art in the garden offers a chance to express your style and creativity.

Glenn Dwight: The great cushion climb - one man’s quest for his actual pillow

OPINION: Why are we buying things for a room in which we spend most of the time asleep?

Pastures Past: Captain McKenzie's prolific Merino ram

The Captain's ram was so virile that its exploits were spoken of 60 years later in 1938.

This community garden is cultivating more than just plants

Marton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together.

'Forever art': NZ company's $500,000 honey

'We’re not just selling honey; we’re creating something timeless.'

'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef prices

The Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.

Tackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on-farm

'A brilliant example of Kiwi ingenuity to tackle a common challenge on-farm.'

GDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auction

The latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.