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
The Country'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryKūmara prices expected to dropAt its scarcest, some kūmara prices topped out at $14/kg.03 Mar 09:54 PM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
OpinionOpinion: Let's work to attract and retain great people on farmOPINION: Farmers are telling me how difficult it is to find the staff they need.03 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryFarmers selling stock, land amid ‘extreme’ droughtParts of Marlborough are having their driest period since 1930.01 Mar 09:13 PM
The Country'Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milkingMaui Milk emailed its 13 Waikato suppliers on Monday afternoon telling them to stop.01 Mar 03:48 AM
The CountrySunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field DaysThe country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.01 Mar 12:58 AM
The CountryWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
The Country'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
The CountryBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
The CountrySheep farming in a ‘challenging place’ - Beef + Lamb NZThis year's shaping up to be the worst for sheep and beef farmers in the past 15 years.27 Feb 09:29 PM
The CountryDogs' skills on show at Wanganui Centre eventRaetihi Collie Club hosted the Wanganui Centre Championships dog trials.27 Feb 08:38 PM
The Country'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden ShearsThe Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.27 Feb 07:49 PM
The CountryWhen blade shearing was kingKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.27 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryOpinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan changeOpinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDCANZ calls for capping of agricultural subsidies'Agricultural subsidies need to be a central focus of Ministerial Conference discussions.'26 Feb 09:25 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
The CountryToa Henderson wins at Pahīatua ShearsToa Henderson has now won three major North Island titles before the Golden Shears.26 Feb 08:08 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sports Awards Lifetime Legacy finalistsTwo finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryJack Fagan qualifies for shearing circuit showdownJack Fagan has qualified in second place behind favourite Nathan Stratford.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFrank Sydenham Trust scholarship extended throughout NZFrank Sydenham Trust $100,000 Scholarship widens eligibility criteria.26 Feb 03:59 PM
The Country'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
The CountryMeet the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Sports finalistsThree finalists up for title from harness racing, shearing sports and gumboot throwing.26 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryEdible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field DaysOrepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.25 Feb 09:59 PM
