The CountrySir Graeme Harrison on what makes a good leaderWhat makes a good leader? Good people reckons Sir Graeme Harrison.07 Oct 01:08 AM
The CountryTaupo farmers feature in Country Calendar bookTaupō farmers Mike and Sharon Barton are suitably modest about their inclusion in a new glossy book featuring 15 of the best 06 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'There's too much of this going on' - Rick Powdrell on poachingThe Fed Farmers Rural Security Spokesperson discusses poaching and the devastating effects it has on rural NZ.06 Oct 02:02 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard on the GDTA - 'Don't get too excited by one result'Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard caught up with Dom George to talk all things dairy.05 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryMcCartney becomes an Iron MaidenOlympic pole vault bronze medalist Eliza McCartney has joined Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Iron Maidens.05 Oct 07:05 AM
The CountryGreens frustrated at lack of Saudi sheep inquiry informationOpposition frustration is mounting over any signs of progress on a top level inquiry into the Government's controversial Saudi sheep 03 Oct 11:09 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on Air03 Oct 05:27 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch03 Oct 04:48 AM
The CountryEducational aspect to new WoolOn awardsEducation sessions will be next year added to Central Otago's woolliest fashion showcase.28 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryMan stabbed a sheep to death because he was hungryA Balclutha man who stabbed a sheep to death told the farmer he did it because he was hungry.27 Sep 07:56 PM
The CountryMurray Taggart on lamb prospects for the 2016-17 seasonAlliance Group chairman Murray Taggart discusses the highs and lows of the sheep meat industry27 Sep 01:22 AM
The CountrySheep day offers many exotic tastesAmazing tastes of the exotic, eels in the wetland, a display of endangered, rare and unique creatures found on Brian Hales' Wimbledon 26 Sep 09:45 PM
The Country'Blow out' in trade deficitA slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit...26 Sep 08:02 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy, meat exports dropNew Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August. The 25 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryWool prices advance at auctionNew Zealand wool prices generally advanced at the country's latest weekly auction, which featured the greatest number of bales on 23 Sep 02:23 AM
The CountryDon Carson - Silver Fern Farms deal 'isn't particularly good'Our freelance rural commentator comments on Silver Fern Farms, Fonterra, global warming and teaching townies to grow veges.23 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryStore lambs, cattle in strong demandRain, the promise of grass growth and finishers with contracts to fill meant store lambs were fully firm on last week at Stortford 22 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryCrash pilot trying to clear cattleA Central Otago plane crash near the Poolburn Reservoir in 2014 that killed the pilot and seriously injured two passengers was caused 21 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryRob Hewett responds to Winston Peters' debate challengeWe give the Silver Fern Farms Chairman the opportunity to refute Winston's claims that the Shanghai Maling deal could see SFF jilted at the altar!21 Sep 02:37 AM
The CountryWinston Peters - Silver Fern Farms deal is 'bulldust'The New Zealand First leader is at his curmudgeonly best when talking about Silver Fern Farms and the lift in the Fonterra forecast payout.21 Sep 02:03 AM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms 'unleashed' by assentSilver Fern Farms would be a ''company unleashed'' now approval for Shanghai Maling to buy 50% of the Dunedin meat processor had been 20 Sep 10:41 PM
The CountryHow do you lose 500 cows? Will Grayling investigatesWe ask the 2011 Young Farmer of the Year if he knows where the 500 missing Mid Canterbury cows are?20 Sep 02:51 AM
The CountrySir David Fagan says shearing is a sport that's 'uniquely Kiwi'We catch up with shearing royalty as the countdown continues to the World Shearing and Woolhandling Champs in Invercargill next February 9-11.19 Sep 03:34 AM
The CountryRichard Loe's lamb price woesMr Loe chats to The Country about the price of lamb for the coming season and the state of Springbok rugby.19 Sep 03:15 AM
The CountryWool prices drop slightlyMost wool types eased in price in the North Island sale last week, despite an easing in the value of the New Zealand dollar.18 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryBest genes pay off, study showsPreliminary findings from a five-year study on the use of quality beef sires has confirmed the potential benefits to dairy farmers 15 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryAugust review: Cattle buyers left wantingCattle, or rather the lack of them, were the story of August at Stortford Lodge. A number of factors have come together to create 14 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryGood demand, firm prices at saleA very good line-up of heavy prime lambs was offered at the Balclutha sale last week, to good demand, and sold well. The yarding 12 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryWoolly school: Lamb daycare proves a hitWatch: A primary school north of Auckland has seen its roll surge in recent weeks with the opening of an unusual daycare.08 Sep 02:59 AM
The CountrySilence of the lambs: National flock downFarming is often a numbers game driven by supply and demand and this season is shaping up as a juggling act, with sheep farmers battling 07 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryIs it party time with Nathan 'Pollyanna' Penny?We ask ASB's rural economist, the man we've affectionately coined Pollyanna Penny, if he now prefers to be called 'The Oracle' following another good GDT auction result.07 Sep 02:23 AM
The CountryCon Williams on the GTDA and the future of lambJamie Mackay has nicknamed ANZ's rural economist "The Grim Reaper". Could this name be justified or does Con Williams have positive vibes for the rural economy?06 Sep 03:24 AM
The CountrySir Brian Lochore - New Zealand needs better marketing for our lambOur Roving North Island Farming Ambassador talks sheep farming, footy and the weather.06 Sep 02:42 AM
