The Country'Ready to go': Exotic sheep breeder hangs up the gumbootsWimbledon resident reflects on ups and downs of farming career.31 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryLove on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay togetherTwo farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.29 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 PM
The Country'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."28 Mar 06:00 PM
The Country'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."23 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scannerBlair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.22 Mar 06:30 PM
The CountryMeaty player joins Hastings East blockMatangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.22 Mar 06:00 PM
The Country'Encouraging': Why farmer confidence is risingRabobank says farmers are "more comfortable" with the coalition Government's direction.20 Mar 11:46 PM
The Country'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryStrong demand for autumn born calvesA weekly report from stock sale at Rongotea19 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryFamily celebrate winning farm environment awardsJudges impressed with family's farming system.18 Mar 03:00 AM
The Country'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the SheepNearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.16 Mar 08:01 PM
The Country'It's a tough one': Dry conditions affecting livestock decisionsSponsored content: Lack of rain leads to lack of feed and water for livestock.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTough times ahead for sheep and beef farmersBeef+Lamb NZ's update 2023-24 shows a 67pc fall in farm profit from the 2021-22 year.14 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryGlobal challenges take toll on red meat exportsNZ exported $759m worth of products in January 2024 - down 8pc on January 2023.14 Mar 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands downHe talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAutumn calves in hot demand at Rongotea saleA sale report of stock prices from Rongotea yesterday12 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountrySheep farming in a ‘challenging place’ - Beef + Lamb NZThis year's shaping up to be the worst for sheep and beef farmers in the past 15 years.27 Feb 09:29 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
The Country'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next weekAfter more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.23 Feb 03:35 AM
The CountryWhat a stink! Foul stench settles over Cape Town portA ship transporting 19,000 live cattle found to be the cause.20 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryTackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.16 Feb 04:21 AM
The CountryBlood sucking parasite that can cause ill thrift and deathParasite seen in sheep, goats and alpaca.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryMark National Lamb Day with shawarma lamb salad recipeThis delicious Mediterranean dish has nuanced flavours and hearty ingredients.14 Feb 05:30 PM
The CountryFuture of animals on live export ship still unknownThe fate of about 16,000 livestock being offloaded near Perth is still being decided.13 Feb 07:40 PM
The Country'Not as efficient': Meat processing delays on the cardsFarmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.12 Feb 10:21 PM
The Country'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tablesClifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.12 Feb 04:30 PM
The Country'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceIt's rump, but not as you know it: A mind-bending trip inside the brave new world of barbecueThe art of the barbecue has been re-invented. It's time to get on board.10 Feb 01:00 AM
