The CountryYear in Review: Is it a giant log? No it's Joe Oliver's caravan!Year in Review: Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan.02 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Farmer un-mooved by rare triplet calvesYear in Review: "I wouldn’t call it a special cow, it’s just another cow."01 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Recipes - Philippa Cameron’s delicious lemon sliceYear in Review: A light and fluffy, delicious lemon and coconut treat.31 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: The daily grind is no problem for JakeYear in review: Part-time tree stump grinding work becomes full-time business for Jake.28 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Tractor driver’s moa discovery gets even more impressiveYear in review: Moa footprints revealed to be second-oldest ever recorded.27 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Landowner shoots down drone amid crime fearsYear in Review: Growing concerns over drones being used by criminals.26 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWinston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual AwardsOPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.21 Dec 10:00 PM
The Country'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruitLoosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.19 Dec 10:21 PM
The CountryNZ primary sector exports set to dip in 2024 before recoveringThe sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.13 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountrySunflower business blooms from family tragedy'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'12 Dec 11:38 PM
The CountryYoung dairy farmer visits Australia for Ayrshire comp18-year-old Charlotte Stachurski attended the Australia-based youth tour.12 Dec 02:00 PM
The CountryMeat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork saysThere are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.10 Dec 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBad news for NZ farmers as Aussie increases sheepmeat supplyFarmers' profits forecast to be 60 per cent lower than two years ago.08 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGood news for ewe - more lambs born this yearMore lambs have been born this year, bucking the trend of the past few years.07 Dec 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAg sector leader: Rob Hewett named Chairperson of the yearHewett has ‘a profound connection to the land’.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri says leap in kiwifruit volumes to weaker China market next year 'a big task'Greater China sales please this season, but next year will be challenging.04 Dec 03:34 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: We need to learn from the pastIt's been a busy time for the local Federated Farmers executive.02 Dec 08:00 PM
The Country'We get less for the wool than what it costs to shear it'There is hope on the horizon for wool products thanks to a new Government policy.01 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryIcecream stop leads to alpaca farm for North Canterbury couple"Alpacas are such amazing animals to be around.”27 Nov 11:29 PM
The CountryScientists push for focus on protein quality rather than quantityNew knowledge will change nutritional guidelines and save lives, they say.27 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryStudent receives top award from Massey University's School of Agriculture and EnvironmentAlyssa Hayes has been studying agribusiness through distance learning.24 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'It will be hard': Couple call time on Southland sheep farm after 81 years'I’ll miss going out to the shed and welding something up or fixing a broken motor.'22 Nov 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brightens forecasts for kiwifruit orchard returns, own earningsKiwifruit exporter also announces US$2m contestable innovation fund.21 Nov 07:41 PM
The CountryWhy a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AIThe two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.21 Nov 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farmsScientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.19 Nov 06:02 AM
The CountryStratford A&P Show: Wellness a focus at this year's showA focus is leptospirosis testing. The disease can cause long-term fatigue.17 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryMud, Sweat and Cheers - event gives some insight into mental health for farmersFarmer Kane Brisco provided an interactive talk on his own journey.16 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryShow Day: When country comes to townNZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.16 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryBeef + Lamb New Zealand seeking views on beef geneticsThe industry is being surveyed for its views on beef genetics and available genetic tools.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's board to shrink next year after green light from shareholdersThe meeting covered a lot of ground, farmers at times testy with the NZ giant's leaders.09 Nov 02:33 AM
Opinion'Save soil': Why we need to act nowOne teaspoon of soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate directorMark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.06 Nov 04:00 PM
