The CountryNews in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024News briefs from around the region,12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpourSouth Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.12 Mar 02:55 AM
The CountryRoads and Rolling Stones with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Emma Higgins, Jane Smith, Phil Duncan.12 Mar 01:04 AM
The CountryMoving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurityOPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.11 Mar 10:09 PM
The CountryPGG Wrightson boardroom battle: Shareholders’ Association weighs inWe’re concerned about ... the potential loss of independence on the PGG Wrightson board.'11 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryRural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.11 Mar 03:50 AM
The CountryManawatū Mysteries: We udderly need a nameWho was this man with his prized cow?11 Mar 03:45 AM
The CountryThe Country: Farmer confidence and Oscar picks with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Steve Wyn-Harris, G McCallum, G Smith.11 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Cautious optimism': Farm confidence recovers from record lows'It’s good to see the first improvement in farmer confidence for quite some time now.'11 Mar 12:45 AM
The CountryFrom vines to fencelines: Old vineyard posts find a new home on-farmRepost has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years.11 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryJack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports AwardsTimbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.10 Mar 11:34 PM
The Country'Mind where your mind goes' - Gilbert Enoka on facing adversityFormer All Blacks mental skills coach talks to farmers on lessons he's learned.10 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryTitle for gumboot-throwing stalwart at Rural Sports AwardsBronwyn Troon has been recognised for her decades of dedication to the sport.09 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryShear frustration from the 1930s to nowKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth GamesOpinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.08 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryCelebrating dairy farmers on International Women's DayO’Malley and Carpenter are great examples of thousands of dairy-farming women around NZ.07 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryDairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyThe Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.07 Mar 07:24 PM
The CountryThe next step in the battle against bovine facial eczemaFacial eczema costs the NZ dairy sector at least $100 million annually in lost production.06 Mar 10:58 PM
The Country'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''06 Mar 10:16 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
The CountryGDT's positive run faces 2.3pc set backKey products skim milk powder and whole milk powder both dropped.05 Mar 08:39 PM
The Country'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmersRural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.05 Mar 08:08 PM
The CountryHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
The CountryZespri battles fake kiwifruit packaging in ChinaChina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office told Zespri it would prosecute the crimes.05 Mar 03:48 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: What nature can teach us about resilienceOPINION: Sometimes we forget we are part of nature.05 Mar 01:45 AM
The Country'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina tries to stabilise pig population as pork prices plungeFinancial Times: Beijing acts to monitor huge herd size as falling prices cause problems.04 Mar 10:18 PM
The CountryWhanga shears reportThe Whangamōmona Shears had an excellent turn-out this year.04 Mar 02:00 PM
The CountryGolden Shears and Young Farmers on The CountryGreg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.04 Mar 12:30 AM
