The CountryPotato prices could remain high as yields downSome potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20% this winter due to bad weather.12 Feb 08:51 PM
The CountryNew wool contract rewards regenerative sheep farmersRegenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for sustainable wool.12 Feb 07:58 PM
The CountryWayne Langford talks politics on The CountryWayne Langford, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell. 12 Feb 12:56 AM
The CountryBumper harvest: Million reasons to smile for Tairāwhiti apple growersA significant uplift in apple productivity is a game-changer for growers.12 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryKiwis pip Wales in first shearing test matchThe Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.11 Feb 09:54 PM
The CountryNew funding boost for rural emergency careFrom March 1, rural clinicians will carry a wider range of emergency drugs.11 Feb 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGolden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbersHectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.11 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryThe Country celebrates National Lamb Day at ParliamentCast of 1000s, including Winston Peters, David Seymour, Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins.11 Feb 01:45 AM
The CountryShiitake mushrooms: Fermentation fuels fungi gold rushThe new fermentation method delivers high-value shiitake extracts in weeks.10 Feb 09:02 PM
The CountryHow one scientist changed kiwifruit and avocado growing for goodDr David Steven created the KiwiGreen system that transformed kiwifruit spraying.10 Feb 08:32 PM
The CountryLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryWairoa forestry block hit by 570% rates rise sparks call for cap1100-hectare block near Wairoa's annual rates skyrocketed from $30,000 a year to $200,000.10 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFact or fiction: Who's telling the truth on the India free trade agreement?India's free trade deal gets fact-checked. What Winston Peters gets right – and wrong.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Mike Casey's Great Electric Cherry MigrationOn the show: Mark Warren, Mike Casey, Jacqueline Rowarth, Campbell Parker, Phil Duncan.10 Feb 12:42 AM
The CountryMilk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper oneANZ has upgraded its milk price forecast to $9.50 for 2025/26. 09 Feb 09:37 PM
The CountryNZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial blockClayton Hops has planted the variety on four Tasman farms, with 10ha this year.09 Feb 09:25 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Digging into decades of NZ soil scienceOPINION: Years on, soil research is still the hidden engine of our food system.09 Feb 09:00 PM
The Country'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalSlee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.09 Feb 02:05 AM
The CountryDairy expo to tackle policy, training and farmer supportA full house of more than 160 exhibitors will pack Bedford Park on February 18 and 19.09 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country'Long time coming': Jack Taggart wins Aorangi Young Farmer regional finalThe dairy farmer from Coldstream is a 2026 Aorangi Young Farmer finalist.09 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shearing gun Rowland Smith on making the NZ teamRowland Smith, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Pita Alexander, Greg Millar, Jeremy Rookes.09 Feb 12:48 AM
The CountryCould a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?There’s a shortfall of at least 130 rural GPs nationwide.08 Feb 08:50 PM
The CountryNZ world shears champs team completeThe six-strong New Zealand team will compete in Masterton on March 4-7.08 Feb 07:53 PM
DairyRichie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live dataFantasy Herd allows players to draft real dairy cows, earning points for milking results.08 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryHow a frozen lamb shipment changed our farming futureNearly 5000 carcasses made the voyage, with only one rejected on arrival.08 Feb 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: 'Chief Excitement Officer' and other unsung community heroes OPINION: From the hall kitchen to the trestle table, volunteers power every event.07 Feb 05:00 PM
The Country'The curse of this scrub': The mānuka blight fight of 1949“If some grub could get to work and eradicate it, we should be very thankful.”07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: The highs and lows of parsnip growingOPINION: Parsnips are a versatile vegetable, but there's a bit of a knack to growing them.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom Mainland to milk powder: Inside Fonterra's high-protein pushFonterra plans to match its 2025 earnings by 2028 without its consumer brands.06 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryA family, a farm and a coastal walk loved by thousandsThe Stuart family gave up 200 hectares to plant a native forest beside the walkway.06 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDid holiday traffic help the yellow-legged hornet leap beyond Auckland?Critics say no summer checkpoints on caravans and boats left queens free to hitchhike.06 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryNew parasite test could save deer farmers $50m a yearFarmers may soon get multi-parasite results from a single lab-tested sample.05 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryNew manager for NZ team at world shearing champsBart Hadfield steps in after original manager Lance Waddell withdrew.05 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones agrees to mining debate with Sir Ian TaylorOn today's show: Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, Chris Russell and Phil Duncan. 05 Feb 12:52 AM
