The CountryA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 PM
The Country'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scannerBlair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.22 Mar 06:30 PM
The CountryAll creatures great and small - the life of a rural vetIn the end, it’s your family who pay the price.22 Mar 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
The CountryRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 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 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 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 CountryLIC says bacterial contamination behind faulty sire semenLIC focused on implementing recommendations of an independent review.20 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsA significant Staph Aureus outbreak can cost a farm many thousands of dollars.18 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryBlood sucking parasite that can cause ill thrift and deathParasite seen in sheep, goats and alpaca.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryGraduates help combat rural vet shortageRural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.11 Feb 06:05 PM
The CountryGovt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsStrong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsResults can be used to highlight areas for improving mating next season.06 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryDog owners warned to seek emergency vet care if animals eat toxic karaka berriesDogs are especially sensitive to the toxin in the orange berries, which are ripening now.02 Feb 02:24 AM
The CountryThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
The CountryWaipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural workFunding helps reduce student debt, support career.27 Jan 09:25 PM
The CountryHow Gareth Bearman keeps milk production up and costs downA $100,000 investment has given cows a greater incentive to get to the milking shed.26 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountrySolid half-year profit for LIC despite 'challenging year''The stakes are high, but [farmers] continue to show resilience.'25 Jan 08:29 PM
The Country'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export banStrategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.23 Jan 08:47 PM
The CountryNew tools in response to Chilean needle grass threatChilean needle grass is one of about 22,000 species of introduced plants.21 Jan 11:48 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsOutbreaks of ryegrass staggers are worst from late January to early February.16 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
The CountryRed Knights riding for animal charity RRRIt is the local chapter's first charity ride.15 Jan 10:48 PM
The CountryHave your say on rules for keeping animalsHas the city council got it purrfect or is it barking up the wrong tree?15 Jan 08:49 PM
The Country'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheapWelfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.13 Jan 09:38 PM
The CountrySummer heat can be too hot to handle for petsThere are a lot of heat-related issues to look out for regarding your pet.10 Jan 02:41 AM
The CountryWatch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hourA shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.08 Jan 04:08 AM
DairyDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsVets will soon start testing facial eczema spore counts on monitor farms.08 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryKeep an eye on vitamin B1 deficiencyOPINION: PEM is a neurological disease that affects ruminants: cattle, sheep and goats.20 Dec 03:00 PM
The CountryTake steps to make sure your cows don't suffer in the heatDairyNZ has a series of webinars and podcasts on managing summer conditions.14 Dec 12:56 AM
The CountryDon’t get caught with worms you can’t killMake plans to deal with drench-resistant parasites before it is too late.11 Dec 11:48 PM
The CountrySouthern farmers trial electronic ear tags on beef herdsThe new technology could be a potential game changer for beef breeding herds.06 Dec 04:00 PM
