The CountryStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryLabour MPs dust off gumboots for annual Federated Farmers meetingLabour's Jo Luxton is promising a reset after farmers felt 'too much too fast'.25 Feb 07:43 PM
The CountryHomekill butcher’s micro abattoir visionThe planned Edgecumbe plant would cut waste and create up to 20 rural jobs.20 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEORichard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.15 Jan 02:40 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers names new chief executive'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'15 Jan 01:24 AM
The Country'I enable farmers to be heard': Sandra Faulkner on steering local govt reform Local government spokeswoman Sandra Faulkner says Federated Farmers runs in her family.13 Jan 10:45 PM
The Country'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector. 09 Dec 02:08 AM
The Country32 more dairy farms for Canterbury as some grain growers go for milkUp to 25,000 more dairy cows could be added to Canterbury's herd this year.01 Dec 01:55 AM
The CountryOne North, one council: Farmers say unitary authority would make work tenable againNorthland’s four councils employ 1539 staff, a number farmers say is excessive.29 Nov 12:00 AM
The Country'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country'A huge concern': Irrigation equipment smashed by windsMore than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury. 28 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
The CountryFalling trees kill sheep, cut power in WairarapaFederated Farmers Katie Wyeth said weather conditions had caused havoc.23 Oct 08:43 PM
The CountryThe Country: Feds president on new methane reduction target Wayne Langford, Scott Champion, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan, and Richard Loe.13 Oct 01:04 AM
The Country'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade with IndiaTodd McClay, Bex Green, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Kate Acland.07 Oct 12:42 AM
The CountryThe Country: What's next for Synlait? Richard Wyeth, Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Mark Patterson.06 Oct 01:39 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 CountryLatest farmgate milk payout a 'fantastic result' – FedsWayne Langford says latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic about the future.25 Sep 11:34 PM
The CountryGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
The CountryHerald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural newsThe biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 08:52 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