'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout stream
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.
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Snacking into the summer season
Try this simple but delicious recipe for summer entertaining.
Strong export market growth for dairy and horticulture
Prices of key export commodities have risen for the second consecutive month.
'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm Plans
Groundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.
Kiwi superstar jockey on riding defending Melbourne Cup champion
James McDonald speaks to Michael Guerin ahead of the race that stops the nation.
'A huge step backwards’: National to restore $5 prescription fees
Paying for prescriptions will affect rural families most, say Māori pharmacists.
Why this Melbourne Cup win was New Zealand's greatest ever
It was one of the most remarkable performances in New Zealand sporting history.
Bowhunters swap forest for the river in the name of biosecurity
During the 33rd World Koi Classic competition, the society shot more than 4 tonnes of koi.
Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director
Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.
Former IBM man’s start-up, ClimateTracker, helps firms grapple with new climate reporting requirements
A big customer win locally, and a global hook-up with AWS.
The business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people
'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'
Former PM Sir John Key's 'direct' conversations on Zespri with top China politician in Beijing
Key said top China politician understood and appreciated NZ stance on golden kiwifruit.
Melbourne Cup: Michael Guerin's analysis and tips of the race
What's hot and what's not at Flemington in Melbourne tomorrow.
Ram-buying tips from local vets
The genetics you select on ram purchase day will impact your farm.
Donated trees help repair CHB's cyclone damage
Comvita has given 40,000 mānuka trees to CHB communities to help regenerate the bush.
The Country Full Show: November 6, 2023
Steven Joyce, Graeme Williams, Humphrey O'Leary, Blake Holgate.
Busy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investor
Big planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.
CHB woman wins AgResearch Emerging Achiever Award
The awards recognised people, technologies and innovations in eight award categories.
Success for brother-sister duo at the Manawatū shears
Brother-and-sister duo Joseph Gordon (shearing) and Cushla Abraham (woolhandling) won big.
Project aims to take Kiwi farm dogs from good to great
The study will be the largest to try to link a dog’s DNA to its working performance.
Handypiece invented by a farmer for farmers
Special tool brings together engineering knowledge with farm needs.
Preparing for a challenging farming season
OPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.
Farming for six generations and still going strong
The Hume family have been farming in the Wairarapa since the 1850s.
Cruel call for Kiwi owners as Melbourne Cup field revealed
Ladies Man missed a Melbourne Cup start by one place.
Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting
There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.
'S*** or potato'?' Tiny Auckland community's fears over new wastewater treatment plant
The plant threatens one of the last remaining scallop beds, says Jim Jackson
Interactive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?
What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending November 3
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, November 3.
Sacred Hill success: Youngest ever winemaker picks up national title
Budding vintner scoops national title.
Workshop to give farmers dry stock tips
The upcoming workshop will teach farmers drystock nutrition tips.
Business is blooming in the Hakataramea Valley
Josie Murray has brought some petal power to the Hakataramea Valley.
Freshwater policy change expected - DairyNZ
DairyNZ wants councils to assess each farm individually rather than a blanket ruling.
Competition winners see the potential of AI for farming practices
Polson Higgs innovation competition winners see a bright farming future with AI.
The garden that John built
Timpson on Breadalbane Eco Garden is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm-4pm.