The CountryMeet award-winning dairy farmer Tor PedersenThe family farm has grown from 40 hectares in 1967 to 300ha today.10 Oct 04:00 PM
Sheep and Beef‘Everything’s selling well': Strong demand across the board in Taranaki saleyardsSponsored content: "There are no complaints from any division at the moment".09 Oct 08:22 PM
The Country'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryDairy prices dip again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder fell 2.3% and mozzarella tanked 11.8%.07 Oct 07:42 PM
The CountryInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
The CountrySoggy paddocks to thriving wetlands: BoP team wins sustainability awardWetlands are called the 'kidneys of the landscape' for good reason.06 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘The end of survival’: Synlait sells Pōkeno plant, cuts net loss to $39mLoss-making plant at Pōkeno sold to America's Abbott for $307m.28 Sep 08:37 PM
The CountryCity girl finds happiness in dairy successCaitlin Snodgrass won the 2025 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year title.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatilityNZ secured the first dairy free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.26 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for SynlaitIn other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra: Mainland gap to be filled within three yearsCEO Miles Hurrell is confident in the milk price forecast.25 Sep 05:45 AM
The CountryDairy farmer, ex-imam, who exploited migrant workers loses fine appeal'There was a clear imbalance of power between the employees and Mr Abdul-Jabbar.'25 Sep 02:18 AM
The CountryFonterra result one of the 'strongest yet' for returns - Hurrell Fonterra's profit eased, but was one of the strongest for shareholder returns. 24 Sep 09:03 PM
The Country'Strong position': Milk production hits August recordWaikato and Taranaki led the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.23 Sep 09:28 PM
The CountryCity girl thrives in North Waikato farmingA former city-dweller now leads the North Waikato Young Farmers Club.18 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryJapan wants Canterbury's alternative green proteinLeaft Foods will ship its Rubisco protein isolate to Japan for food use.17 Sep 09:40 PM
The CountryDairy prices ease again in latest GDT auctionCheddar rises but mozzarella plunges in third straight GDT price decline.16 Sep 09:03 PM
The CountryWhy farmer confidence has reached 'lofty heights'Farmer confidence in agricultural economy rises to second-highest level in a decade.16 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryFood prices lift 5% in August year, Stats NZ data showsBeef mince has risen $3.40 in 12 months, costing $22.53 per kilo in August.15 Sep 11:09 PM
The Country'Challenging': Cold start to calving at Emerald Acres“Calving, like every calving season, I think a few wins and a few losses."15 Sep 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter McBride: What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s futureLactalis has agreed to buy Fonterra’s Consumer brands in a $4.22b deal.11 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryBoutique cheesemaker in liquidation, creditors face possible shortfallIt's the second dairy company to go into liquidation in as many weeks.11 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionJed Eden: Making hay while the sun shines - finance tips for farmersOPINION: Making hay while the sun shines. What farmers should consider in a strong season.05 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' commentDr Mike Joy has apologised for 'tongue-in-cheek' suggestion of hanging dairy chiefs.04 Sep 03:18 AM
The CountryFarmer recounts lightning strike ordealHe passed out and lost his vision for five to 10 minutes after being hit by lightning.03 Sep 04:51 AM
Rural businessDairy prices plunge 4.3% in latest auctionGDT auction sees 4.3% price drop; cheddar rises, but powders plunge.02 Sep 09:43 PM
The Country'Eggs in one basket': Expert's warning on Fonterra's billion-dollar saleProfessor Alan Renwick warns Fonterra risks losing value-added capacity with the sale.01 Sep 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOpen Country Dairy signs deal to buy MirakaIt is Open Country's second acquisition recently.01 Sep 12:22 AM
The Country'Trust and respect': DairyNZ leaders reappointed unopposed'Both directors have made a strong impact during their time on the board.'31 Aug 11:16 PM
The CountryAward-winning couple juggle family and farming'We’ve pretty much done everything backwards, but it’s working for us.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
