The CountryDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryKaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthyAs long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.05 Sep 04:04 AM
The Country'Highly careless or even negligent': Farm manager fined $52k for effluent pollutionAn experienced Bay of Plenty farm manager has been fined for illegal effluent discharge.05 Sep 03:20 AM
The CountryDo you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”05 Sep 02:58 AM
The CountryWayne Langford talks calving and banking on The CountryWayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, Jamie Mackay.05 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
The Country'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'04 Sep 10:01 PM
The CountrySynlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kgThe dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.04 Sep 09:46 PM
The CountryAxemen — and women — neededA working bee for the club will be held on October 19-20.04 Sep 08:15 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet Cam Heggie, auctioneer extraordinaireCam Heggie is such a legend he answered 15 questions instead of five.04 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashingResearchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryGerman newcomer sees potential in Gisborne applesA German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHeritage seeds 'the key to our future'Pair started collecting heritage fruit trees in the 1980s while living in Kaiwaka.04 Sep 06:00 AM
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The CountryFarming at home and away with Hamish MarrAndrew Murray, Kelvin Wickham, Hamish Marr, Hunter McGregor, Janine Mallon.04 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryAgricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.03 Sep 10:29 PM
The CountryA small dip in prices at latest GDT auctionThe GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.03 Sep 09:04 PM
The Country#RescueRuapehu campaign launchedA petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.03 Sep 08:46 PM
The CountryAll hands on deck as Wrights vineyard named tourism wine award finalist'Our three finalists all demonstrated excellence across our judging criteria': Judge.03 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryTe Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its nameNew town crier and citizen of the year revealed.03 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryA remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and communityKarl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.03 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFonterra outlines another South Island plant upgradeThe new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.03 Sep 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryBay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boostWorld-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.03 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryLiquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui GroupThe company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.03 Sep 04:39 AM
The Country'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quitOf those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.03 Sep 02:56 AM
The CountryWinston Peters on raising Super ageWinston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.03 Sep 02:00 AM
The Country'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui districtFeed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.03 Sep 12:22 AM
The CountryCattle declared TB-free in Hari HariA quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.02 Sep 11:05 PM
The CountryWaipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spreadAll outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.02 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryMap and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weedsDr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide02 Sep 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEwan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscapeOPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.02 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryFar North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summerSummer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFar North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgradeKaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.02 Sep 05:00 PM