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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWage subsidy court plaintiff eyes Alliance annual resultAlliance meat company posts its annual results in November.24 Sep 05:33 AM
Sheep and BeefStortford Lodge: Outside support fuels strong demandPlenty of outside support and quality stock ensured strong demand at yesterday's sale.23 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryPlanning, pragmatism ease the way for Otago farmerPlanning ahead key to getting through dry period, says James Paterson.23 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryKiwi farmers identify pros and cons of conservationSheep & beef farmers see huge benefits, and key barriers, to native biodiversity on-farm.22 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFood processors hit by big jump in insurance premiums from flammable panelsThe Kiwifruit industry is spending millions of dollars on fire prevention measures.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFamily shares the shearingColin "Mouse" O'Neill set up his own shearing company to provide a future for his family.21 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountrySpotted quintuplet lambs surprise Palmerston farmerWhile it depended on the breed of sheep, quintuplets were "pretty rare".15 Sep 11:45 PM
The CountryDemand for Merino wool drops 40 per centDemand for Merino wool has taken a hit.09 Sep 02:35 AM
The CountryPlea to lock up dogs at night after lambs killedMaheno farmer Doug Brown lost a dozen lambs to dog attacks.06 Sep 09:19 PM
The Country'Outside-in thinking' needed says Strong Wool Action GroupStrong Wool Action Group formed to carry out recommendations of July industry report.02 Sep 04:36 AM
The CountryRegenerative agriculture research gets funding boost from MPIResearch to focus on consumers, industry and experts in red meat and wine export markets.01 Sep 10:50 PM
The CountryTwo big reasons ram sold for $729,000It's easy to see why a trio of breeders paid a record-breaking price for this ram.31 Aug 05:06 AM
The CountryMajor strong wool bodies in formal talks on combining forcesPrimary Wool Co-operative and Wools of New Zealand in formal discussions.31 Aug 12:22 AM
The CountryRed meat sector issues pointers for politiciansReport says unbalanced climate change mitigation could threaten productive farmland.30 Aug 08:56 PM
The CountryMassive job boost at North Otago meatworksA hundred jobs will soon be offered by Alliance Group Pukeuri.26 Aug 09:40 PM
The CountryCouncil to prosecute meat processorRāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFootrot research a 'huge opportunity' for NZ woolResearch allows growers to make genetic gains and establish footrot resistant flocks.24 Aug 04:22 AM
OpinionSirma Karapeeva: Why it's critical for NZ to reject protectionismThe red meat industry is New Zealand's second largest goods exporter.23 Aug 07:00 AM
The CountryMeat dreams are made of this: Record Wagyu steaks to be auctioned"We call these sorts of steaks 'unicorns' - this is the Wagyu beef dreams are made of".20 Aug 04:36 AM
The CountryCovid career change: From agri-tourism to female-only farm trainingLaura Douglas started Fairlight Foundation after Covid scuppered her agri-tourism venture.20 Aug 12:56 AM
The CountryWorld-class woolhandler keeping work localTina Elers chasing the work while staying close to home.19 Aug 10:30 PM
The Country'Visionary' sheep breeder keeping an eye on wool's futureWanaka farmer and sheep breeder Andy Ramsden is always looking 10 years ahead.17 Aug 10:14 PM
The CountryThe biggest challenges facing wool scour industry"The agrisector must just not look as sexy any more."12 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryNo 'farming versus forestry approach' for northern Hawke's BayHBRC insists its land-use report isn't a nail in the coffin for farming.12 Aug 09:55 PM
The CountryForestry hands down on profitabilityTrees on the poorer 50 per cent of the farm outstripped sheep and beef on profitability.12 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Muster' aims to get young people involved in merino industryEvent organiser quipped she was tired of being the youngest "by 40 years".10 Aug 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCreaming it: Why 2020 has been good for sheep milk2020 isn't a write off for all - for the new sheep milk industry, it's a cracker.07 Aug 05:42 AM
The CountryComment: Why farmers are talking treesComment: Trees have become a hot topic with farmers lately, and with good reason.06 Aug 10:35 PM
