The CountryRegional economies: Agriculture strong, tourism strugglingLatest figures show regions with large agricultural bases have surging regional economies.21 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryB+LNZ backs winter grazing rules review recommendationsEnvironment Southland-led review presented to Ministers this week.16 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryHampshire ram investment pays dividends for farmerAn $8000 investment at Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Ben Butterick.15 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryOtago leads trend to larger lamb crop - B+LNZ reportReport measures lambing performance and forecasts lamb and sheep exports for 2021.15 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryRed meat exports downNZ red meat exports value dropped by 18% in October compared to a year earlier.08 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryStudy explores Kiwi livestock farms' economic resilience to droughtsNew study looks into drought effects on the economic outcomes of Kiwi livestock farms.08 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryFarming family working out how to keep mountain bike tracks openIt's all about merinos and mountain bikes at Matangi Station.07 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryFour goals in new strategy for NZ red meat industryThe blueprint built on the first red meat sector strategy adopted in 2011.07 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryB+LNZ says Govt must focus on reducing emissions from fossil fuel useGovt must move its attention from offsetting emissions to reducing fossil fuel emissions.02 Dec 11:00 PM
The Country'Magnificent' ram sets sale recordA record was set at the Canterbury A&P Association elite ram and ewe fair on Friday.02 Dec 03:30 AM
The CountryKiwis say red meat good for them, study showsNew research shows that Kiwis don't have that much of a beef with red meat.27 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryFrom the deep, blue sea to the high country: Skipper turns to tailingLockdown means Cody Meares of North Carolina has swapped snapper for lambs.24 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryStill pushing the wonders of wool after 60 years in industryBruce Abbott is retiring soon, but will keep his had in the wool industry.24 Nov 02:45 AM
The CountryCorriedale sheep ideal for difficult timesCorriedale sheep holding its own in a challenging market, says NZ Corriedale Council pres.23 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryKiwi scientists to explore benefits of pasture-raised beef and lambApproximately 100 people will be monitored in two ground-breaking clinical studies.18 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryPuppy love: Interest in dogs led Martha to farmingFrom a very young age, Martha Broughton (22) had a nurturing attitude towards animals.15 Nov 11:15 PM
The CountryShepherd's focus changes from flocks to frocksShepherd Bayley Coates is the new Show Queen convener for South Otago A&P Show.10 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountrySheep and breeders flock to Amberley A and P ShowSheep were transported from as far south as Oamaru and as far north as Blenheim.03 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryWhat makes high-performing farmers tickGroup of farmers asked to identify the main drivers of their performance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryAlliance weathers the year's many challengesIt had been a year "quite out of the box" Alliance chief executive David Surveyor said.01 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountryHelping the meat industry nurture female talentAshley Gray wants to boost the number of women in the meat industry.26 Oct 09:35 PM
The CountrySouth Island sale: Prices up for quality woolThere were significant lifts and clearances for all wool types.26 Oct 08:39 PM
The CountryNZ Merino setting up for $10m boostNZ Merino listed on Unlisted Securities Exchange and preparing for capital-raising.19 Oct 09:45 PM
The Country'Gizzy Shrek' shorn - produces record-breaking fleecePrize-winning sheep will now live out the rest of his days on his farm.18 Oct 07:49 PM
The CountryBales4Blair fundraiser for Southland Charity HospitalFundraiser encourages Southern farmers to donate bales of wool to support hospital.12 Oct 07:41 PM
The CountryNZ sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutralKiwi sheep and beef farms already offsetting the majority of agricultural emissions.09 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCavalier Corp's $24m sale and leaseback remains on track - CEOSale of Auckland building still to settle but expected soon.08 Oct 04:35 AM
Sheep and BeefTaking the good with the bad on the farmAlthough meat prices are firm, there are still some complaints down on the farm.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ dairy, meat and log prices hold their groundNew Zealand's key commodities are holding up despite Covid-19.07 Oct 05:00 AM
The Country'You get a real buzz out of it': Sheep farmer using own woolEric Laurenson is using wool carpeting at home to highlight the uses of NZ-grown wool.06 Oct 10:19 PM
The CountryPicture of Southland snow costs yet to emergeToo early to tell how many lambs have died as snow only just clearing.04 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountrySheep numbers drop: National flock down 2.3 per centNZ sheep numbers at 26.21 million - a far cry from 57.85 million recorded in 1990.02 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryFreshwater rules take toll on southern farmer confidenceB+LNZ survey shows sheep and beef farmers experienced worst fall in confidence.30 Sep 10:09 PM
The CountryLamb quins a special delivery for first-year lifestyle farmersAll five - two rams and three ewes - were standing and drinking within an hour.29 Sep 08:08 PM
