The CountryWool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leaveSouthern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.19 May 09:08 PM
The CountryPrices fell for lighter lambs at Matawhero saleyardsA total yarding of 1755 store lambs at Matawhero15 May 05:00 PM
The CountryHow a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equationSheep farming is now less work and less expensive with esheep13 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySouth Devon - a docile breedMark Eagle had tried several different breeds before settling on the South Devon.12 May 10:00 PM
The Country‘We’re pretty excited about the bulls’Simon and Wendy Collin have some good bulls coming through.12 May 09:59 PM
The CountrySecrets within Te Kūiti shearer statue to be revealedThe first of three mystery packages is due to be removed.09 May 03:35 AM
The CountryThe 'major crisis' facing sheep farmers“Some people are finding it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”07 May 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Anzco Foods bucked the trend to turn in a profit for 2023The meat processor and exporter is facing higher costs and a slow recovery in China.07 May 04:51 AM
The CountryRed meat export dip reflects weaker Chinese demandThe Meat Industry Association says it was the lowest value for the quarter since 2018.06 May 01:03 AM
The CountryMore beef farmers join genetics programmeThere are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNew Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps fallingSheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.03 May 01:27 AM
The CountryFarmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'Sheep and beef farmer Jared Coogan is worried school children will be put at risk.02 May 11:42 PM
The Country'The decision is in our farmers’ hands': Alliance chiefAlliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese will meet with farmer shareholders next week.02 May 03:09 AM
The Country'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
The CountrySam Neill's not sheepish about his new role'I'm very happy to be associated with, and a grower of, one of the world’s best products.'30 Apr 12:19 AM
The Country'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the upThe 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.29 Apr 03:20 AM
The CountryAlliance asks farmer-shareholders for capitalGroup chair says there's 'probably never a great time to ask for money from shareholders'.28 Apr 11:52 PM
The Country'It's been a privilege': B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor resignsMcIvor has taken up a new role as chief executive of Ospri.28 Apr 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a timeA woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.26 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryAutumn feeder calves sold well this weekAutumn feeder calves were still in hot demand.23 Apr 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to surviveMeat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'23 Apr 08:56 PM
The Country'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."20 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers hanging out for rainWeight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light18 Apr 11:12 PM
The CountryExotic sheep sale a unique occasion at Dannevirke ShowgroundsUnique sale of rare sheep at Dannevirke.17 Apr 08:51 PM
The CountryLow lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees“There’s hardly any sheep and beef farmers breaking even."16 Apr 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEOThe company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.16 Apr 04:07 AM
The CountryWoolshed Roadshow comes to FordellTown will come to country at a Fordell woolshed next Wednesday15 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
The CountryHow NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'11 Apr 05:00 PM
Sheep and BeefLivestock Report: Waikato/South Auckland update with Brad OsborneSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Brad Osborne on weaner calves and store lambs.10 Apr 08:00 PM
The Country'Ram raid': Te Kūiti Liquorland invaded by flock of lost sheep'It's so Kiwi,' said one onlooker, who thought the sheep were after a beer.08 Apr 02:02 AM
The CountryOpinion: Thanks The Country, for telling farmers' stories for 30 yearsBeef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland salutes 30 years of The Country.05 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryUS red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese marketExports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.03 Apr 09:41 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms reports $24m lossThe loss means no dividend will be paid.01 Apr 11:28 PM
