The CountryZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountryDairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT eventThe sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.20 Aug 08:49 PM
The CountryĀtiamuri dairy farmers start from scratchThe re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.20 Aug 03:00 AM
The Country'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
The CountryThe Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbersDamien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, Kate Acland.20 Aug 01:45 AM
The Country'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'19 Aug 11:56 PM
The CountryWellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milkThe Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.19 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy tractor fans should head to Southland – Kem OrmondOPINION: This vintage tractor museum will put Thornbury on the map.19 Aug 06:00 AM
The Country'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmersThere have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.19 Aug 04:46 AM
The CountryThe future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The CountryPhil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.19 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryDozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to IndonesiaThe Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.18 Aug 09:26 PM
The Country'Pinnacle of my career' – Simon Walker on being a rowing umpire at the Olympic GamesSimon Walker is no stranger to the world of rowing.18 Aug 09:00 PM
The Country'Stick to your knitting' - Submissions critical of Tararua District Council proposed bylawSome properties have been zoned urban, but they have small farming operations.17 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.17 Aug 05:02 PM
The Country'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."17 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryCharitable trust unlocking the power of fruitHeritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryChaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former gloryDemonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.16 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryMarcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exportsOPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.16 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: Fennel - confessions of an aniseed addictOpinion: Florence fennel is flavoursome but sometimes frowned upon.16 Aug 04:59 PM
The Country'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical trainingOverstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.16 Aug 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySelf-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraudTerevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.16 Aug 03:12 AM
The CountryThe Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputerChris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.16 Aug 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ fertile investment ground for cream of global dairy industry, new reportPrivate capitalists including Graeme Hart, corporates, state-owned firms put down roots.15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMore support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Rabobank's Ben Picton on the OCRBen Picton, Richard McIntyre, Peter Newbold, Jo Luxton, Cameron Henderson.15 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryIt's a Gem - the new cool avocado kid on the blockThere's a new avo in town - here's why it's good news for growers.15 Aug 01:27 AM
The Country'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit KamojThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.14 Aug 05:30 PM
Rural businessSigns of hope for under-pressure honey industryThe mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture developmentTātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.14 Aug 01:40 AM
The CountryOpinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?Opinion: Most people in New Zealand know that farming is important for the economy.13 Aug 11:23 PM
The CountryNZ investigating weedkiller banned in USDacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.13 Aug 10:27 PM
