The CountryWhat's in the Budget for agriculture?'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'23 May 02:00 AM
The CountryNearly 50 farms now involved in 'ground-breaking' INZB programmeProgramme aimed at boosting sector's profits by over $460m.22 May 11:05 PM
The CountryNew discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczemaThe disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.22 May 09:17 PM
The Country'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
The Country'Feather in our cap': Norsewear wins Defence Force sock deal'It’s security for everyone here when you pick up a contract like that.'21 May 03:00 AM
The Country'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rateGold Creek averages $11,675, Kerrah $12,099 to kick-start bull sales season.21 May 12:24 AM
The CountryHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolWoolchemy won the Idea Raw Material Achievement Award for neweFibre.20 May 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGisborne farm life inspires uniquely humorous book about dead sheep'Super fun': A statistician turns her shock into a quirky book about dead sheep.20 May 04:00 AM
The CountryNZ's red meat renaissance - RabobankOptimism is a welcome guest at the New Zealand farming table.20 May 02:14 AM
The CountryParasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sightUniversity of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.17 May 04:08 AM
The CountryThumbs up after first look at updated welfare code Beef + Lamb NZ to talk with farmers before finalising submission.15 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are risingLiam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.13 May 11:35 PM
The CountryAnzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meatProfit was down from $44.4m last year.12 May 02:41 AM
The CountryBull Walk event: Showcasing the best of East Coast Angus cattleThe 2025 lineup of Tairawhiti's rising two-year-old bulls will be showcased next weekend.12 May 12:25 AM
The CountryJessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherdGrowing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.10 May 05:00 PM
Sheep and Beef'Results well outweighed the expectations': Why calves are going for big bucksSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Pete Barnes on calves, bulls, and The Crusaders.09 May 12:05 AM
The CountryGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
Sheep and BeefFarmers gather for insights on land use and emissions tradingAbout 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.07 May 01:18 AM
The Country'Exceptional': March a record month for NZ red meat exports'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'07 May 12:06 AM
The CountrySolid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffsExport prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.04 May 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestryThree CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.04 May 06:00 PM
The CountryWhat sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryIwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid"Gutted", but Ngāti Kahungunu chair looks forward to meeting new owners.02 May 02:12 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthRethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.01 May 04:21 PM
The CountryField day on Tutumatai Station on FridayB+LNZ will host a field day on monitor farm Tutumatai Station on Friday. 29 Apr 10:27 PM
The CountrySimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
The Country'Really special': Horowhenua farm diversifies with agritourism'We’re very conscious we’re the guardians of this land for the next generation.'27 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryStock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near BalcluthaThe Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash. 27 Apr 02:43 AM
The Country'Quite a lot at times': Farming with a toddler in tow'If you're drafting, you have to keep one eye on him and one eye on the sheep.'22 Apr 02:50 AM
The CountryWairarapa farmer’s DIY lake brings ‘peace of mind’Man-made lake provides water storage for farm and a recreational asset for the community.21 Apr 09:55 PM
The CountryBrent Mountford on farming the land he grew up onCouple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.21 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryField day on Onenui at Māhia a huge successThe Ahuwhenua field day on Onenui Station at Mahia had about 350 people in attendance.15 Apr 12:30 AM
The Country'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."12 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWool in govt builds: Other sectors seek similar support"Highly disappointed that this procurement policy hasn’t been extended to wood products."11 Apr 03:18 AM
