Home / The CountryFocus: Fielddays kicks off14 Jun, 2017 03:16 AMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditNew Zealand's largest agricultural event has officially begun.
The CountryDrones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near youAt Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch18 Jun 06:01 AM
The CountryFieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?Fieldays spokesperson Taryn Storey joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to take the pulse of the rural sector as the iconic agricultural event kicks off. Video / Herald NOWWatch10 Jun 08:10 PM
HorticultureNative planting transforms farm stream's ecosystemA new project aims to create biodiversity corridors along Hunter’s Stream, on Steven Tallott’s family farm.Watch06 Jun 04:59 PM
HorticultureCust School planting day helps biodiversity projectCust School students planted over 350 native plants on Cust farmer Steve Tallott’s land.Watch30 May 04:13 AM
Sponsored StoriesScott Barrett is Kaiwaka Clothing's brand ambassadorKaiwaka said the rugby star's grit and leadership aligned with the company's ethos.Watch27 Apr 10:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesRowena Duncum loads up the Ecolab SolidsRowena Duncum loads up the Ecolab Solids - on her own and into a small hatchback!Watch20 Feb 08:09 PM
Sponsored StoriesRowena Duncum tries out the Cub Cadet LX547 ride-on mowerThe Country's Rowena Duncum puts the Cub Cadet LX547 through its paces.Watch21 Jan 08:35 PM
Sponsored StoriesRabobank Good Deeds working bee at Te Mata Tennis ClubMore than 15 community members chipped in to help lay the groundwork for a revamp of the club’s facilities.Watch14 Oct 01:00 AM
VideoSuccessful farming career spanning four decadesKeeping positive and sustaining a good work-life balance has led Nelson and Fiona Hancox to grow a large-scale sheep and beef operation across three West Otago properties. Video / OTDWatch16 Oct 12:01 AM
VideoInitiative to encourage farmers to connect with communityUpper Clutha’s Stu and Sarah Jamieson started the Farmers versus Tradies annual cricket match to encourage farmers to get off-farm more often. Video / ODTWatch15 Oct 11:33 PM
VideoIntegrated Farm Plan works for Andrew GilchristSwannanoa farmer Andrew Gilchrist has found an Integrated Farm Plan helpful for his business.Watch17 Jul 12:00 PM
VideoPositive feedback for SDI systemGary and Penny Robinson's Subsurface Drip Irrigation system is working well for Maniototo sharemilker, Luke Jeffries. Watch20 Jun 12:00 PM
VideoFernside farmer using genomic dataJulie Bradshaw has been empowered to make decisions on which cows to focus on by using genomic data.Watch19 Jun 04:19 AM
VideoFarm viability improved through precision agricultureFarmer Roscoe Taggart has been trialling a Yara N sensor on his family’s 730-hectare arable and sheep farm in Cust.Watch11 Jun 12:00 PM
VideoMaintaining milk production with fewer cowsFernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw, using genomic information provided by LIC, has reduced her herd by 15.Watch25 Apr 12:00 PM
VideoThe Big Check-inHost Te Radar explains The Big Check-in, an online event to support rural people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.Watch19 Apr 03:38 AM
VideoCust farming couple's subsurface drip irrigation trialGary and Penny Robinson have received positive feedback from farmers at their Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) trial field days.Watch16 Apr 12:00 PM
VideoCust farmer's N sensor trialCust farmer Roscoe Taggart is committed to creating a more efficient farming operation. Video / MPI Watch10 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoSouthland stud farmers stunned by ram prices For the second year running, a Blackdale Stud Texel ram has topped the Gore Ram Sale. Video / Sandy Eggleston Watch18 Jan 07:59 PM
VideoThe Country's Cub Cadet slalomJamie Mackay challenges Rowena Duncum to a Steelfort "Political Slalom" on the Cub Cadet LX547 ride-on mower.Watch31 Dec 11:00 AM
VideoQuality data helps refine dairy herdJulie Bradshaw says good quality animal data is key to improving the efficiency of her farming operation.Watch19 Dec 02:29 AM
VideoFarmer's sensor-based nitrogen application trialCust farmer Roscoe Taggart hopes to prove the benefits of using sensor-based nitrogen application on his farm. Video / MPIWatch14 Dec 02:36 AM
VideoCust farmers' subsurface drop irrigation trialGary and Penny Robinson are ready to study the data from their trial. Video / MPIWatch13 Dec 10:11 PM
VideoFieldaysTV 2022 - All the action from Day 2Day 2 of Fieldays did not disappoint - check out all the action from in the studio and out in the field with FieldaysTV. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Dec 06:26 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Gisborne, Wairoa and Ōpōtiki women get first dibs at MusterEarly bird tickets to the Shepherdess Muster available Thursday for locals Watch02 Nov 08:43 PM
The CountryFocus Live: PM announcing plan on reducing agricultural emissions Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor, and Climate Change Minister James Shaw are making an announcement in the Wairarapa on the Government's plan to reduce agricultural emissions. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Oct 08:08 PM
The CountryPolar blast sweeps New ZealandOctober snow falls in Christchurch for first time in 53 years; polar blast sweeps through South Island, Wellington - cold temperatures in Auckland. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Oct 07:53 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Marcus Buddo on Candidate CameraMarcus Buddo has been on the rural community board for the last three years. Watch13 Sep 06:58 AM
VideoLocal Focus: John Roil on Candidate CameraTalking about Kahurānaki General Ward, a rural area, he worries about the road and bridge conditions there.Watch11 Sep 10:01 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Shirley Trumper on Candidate Camera Rotorua Rural Ward candidate Shirley Trumper discusses the big rural issues. Watch30 Aug 09:28 PM
VideoWedderburn pub life a drawcard for Jen KirchhoferAuckland digital marketer and strategist Jen Kirchhofer, who originally hailed from the United States recently took up a job at Wedderburn pub. Video / ODT Watch15 Aug 03:32 AM
The CountryThe seventh Southern Indoor Charity Dog TrialsThe seventh Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials at Waimumu raised money for Hospice Southland. Video / Sandy EgglestonWatch08 Aug 04:25 AM
VideoDunedin vet calls for cat controlsA Dunedin veterinarian says introducing cat controls is about the welfare of the animals, not killing them. Video / ODTWatch04 Aug 01:23 AM
VideoThe 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham AwardsJudges sample bacon and ham to decide who gets gold, silver and bronze medals at the awards.Watch28 Jul 12:00 PM
VideoFernside dairy farmer's passion for geneticsFour of Julie Bradshaw's cows have been selected for LIC's breeding programme.Watch26 Jul 11:46 PM
VideoFocus: Minister of Agriculture on foot and mouth diseaseMinister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor spoke about the country's biosecurity systems and the threat of foot and mouth disease should it reach New Zealand. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch25 Jul 05:16 AM
The CountryFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern holds Post-Cabinet press conference PM Jacinda Ardern to talk about foot and mouth, Green Party troubles, and Three Waters at press conference. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Jul 02:36 AM
VideoTesting establishes exact fertiliser needs for Cust farmerRoscoe Taggart is using a handheld nitrogen tester in conjunction with nitrogen sensors to apply the right amount of fertiliser on-farm.Watch22 Jul 12:00 PM
The CountryFocus: Wild weather batters the country Heavy rain and high winds have battered the country as a front travels North. Video / George Heard / NZ Herald / Ōpōtiki District CouncilWatch21 Jul 12:38 AM
Video$9300 for top dog at Gore sale$9300 has been paid for a top farm dog at the annual sale in Gore. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Michael Curreen / ODTWatch20 Jul 10:20 PM
