The CountryThe 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'23 Sep 10:04 PM
The CountryGeneration after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'23 Sep 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this weekPlans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstoreIt follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.17 Sep 11:18 PM
The CountryFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryEarthworm research offers real potentialResearch by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.21 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'19 Aug 11:56 PM
The Country$10,000 boost for Whangārā's community-led pest controlWhangārā group gets $10,000 for pest control in wetlands.07 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."05 Aug 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
The CountrySheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.11 Jul 05:18 AM
The CountryTairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales seasonAn 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxedRelaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.27 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers welcome timeline changeThe date change is welcome news to Federated Farmers.20 Jun 11:26 PM
The CountryRegional councillor doubts farms are biggest river pollutersDonna Cram sits on the TRC Policy and Planning committee helping reshape freshwater rules20 Jun 08:32 PM
The CountryRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
The CountryKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
The CountryWestern Bay locals named as freshwater champsThe awards celebrate those helping to restore and protect the health of rivers.28 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
The CountryFunding to help eradicate remaining predators of native speciesPokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.19 May 11:23 PM
The CountrySouth Devon - a docile breedMark Eagle had tried several different breeds before settling on the South Devon.12 May 10:00 PM
The CountryPreparations for 56th Fieldays ramp upThis year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.08 May 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'06 May 09:34 PM
The CountryMore beef farmers join genetics programmeThere are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryChanges to freshwater policy will allow more work on Horizons One Plan to be doneDelay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.01 May 11:17 PM
The Country'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
