The CountryAnother slip in the global dairy trade auctionThis follows a 0.6% decline from the previous event two weeks ago.04 Mar 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGreen-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landownerThe Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?04 Mar 05:00 PM
AnalysisFarming co-ops can get bad rap on green scale but can also be a force for goodAnalysis: The United Nations named 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives.04 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryRob Hewett talks Bremworth on The CountryRob Hewett, Cameron Bagrie, Hunter McGregor, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.04 Mar 01:22 AM
The CountryUnions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workersThere are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.03 Mar 10:51 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why the Government needs the rural sectorOpinion: The government is emphasising the role of rural areas in economic recovery.03 Mar 10:29 PM
The CountryPāmu reports half-year net profit of $62mPāmu - formerly Landcorp - is New Zealand's largest pastoral farmer.03 Mar 08:49 PM
The CountryThe Country: Toa Henderson on his Golden Shears winToa Henderson, David Seymour, Laura Koot, Craig "Ferg" Ferguson, and Phil Duncan.03 Mar 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryT&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net lossApples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.03 Mar 12:28 AM
The CountrySouthland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'02 Mar 09:59 PM
The Country'I used to dream of this moment': Toa Henderson's Golden Shears triumphResults from the 23rd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.02 Mar 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCoffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebratingNew York Times: How climate change is reshaping the future of coffee farming.01 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: Rhubarb, a very confusing vegetableOpinion: Usually used in desserts, I can’t imagine serving rhubarb up with my peas.01 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'I know everyone on my road': Hugh Jackson on farming and rural lifeWaikato BOP Young Farmer grand finalist takes on The Country's Fast Five.01 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Lucky escape': The perils of wool transport in 1948"The truck, travelling at a slow speed, failed to balance and completely capsized."01 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWoodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekendWool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.01 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTala's flower business blooms after leaving corporate worldHow a lockdown epiphany turned a furniture retail manager into a flower grower.01 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryLifelike displays bring history to life at Tawhiti MuseumNigel Ogle has transformed an old cheese factory into Tawhiti Museum in Hāwera.28 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Sir David Fagan's Golden Shears updateSir David Fagan, Mark Cameron, Anna Nelson, Chris Brandolino, R Shearer, S Duncan, S Loe.28 Feb 12:39 AM
The Country‘Ideal addition’: NZ Farm Environment Trust welcomes Gisborne trusteeExtensive background in land management, community collaboration, sustainable farming27 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryYoung guns day at Golden ShearsFinals results in the day sessions on the first day of the Golden Shears in Masterton.27 Feb 10:20 PM
The Country$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this yearInfometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.27 Feb 10:01 PM
The CountryBig local win in Golden Shears speed shearThe first night of the 2025 Golden Shears closed with a local speed shear success.27 Feb 08:11 PM
The CountryBreeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'In 2016, the Reeves started breeding their own sheep, called Waimai CharaBlack.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovernment-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exportsAgriculture is NZ’s largest export industry, accounting for almost half of all goods.27 Feb 01:56 AM
The Country‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmersThe Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.27 Feb 12:42 AM
HorticultureGovt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to KiwisHalving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.26 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'26 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryNicola Willis talks banks on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jim Hopkins.26 Feb 12:58 AM
The Country'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
The CountryRowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.25 Feb 09:47 PM
The CountrySpreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happinessLocal businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.25 Feb 09:14 PM
The CountryComvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobsThe honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.25 Feb 08:12 PM
The Country'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surpriseMeikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.25 Feb 02:30 AM
