The Country'This is the most useful day I've spent in years': Positive reception for good 'yarn' eventA land-use workshop at Ngātapa provides 'real' and 'relevant' conversations.05 Aug 03:32 AM
The Country'Kiwi TV gold': Beloved primetime show to become movie, Hobbit actor castSimpler times: Remember Sunday nights in the 80s watching this show? 02 Aug 10:40 PM
The Country'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Farmers must be sick of Wellington's wonky ideasOPINION: The minister spoke as though she has never set foot on a farm.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Marked improvement': Synlait's recovery sees major earnings liftSynlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.29 Jul 10:33 PM
OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryDropping livestock numbers dominate red meat sector event'New Zealand currently faces over-capacity in the processing industry.'23 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStuck in Middle Rd with ewes: Councillors against Havelock North development due to soil qualityHouses to the left of it, rest home to the right.22 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryThree years of sampling just the start for catchment group The Whanganui West Catchment Group is 'a very small cog in the big picture'.22 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why green finance rules won't add anything to NZ farmingOPINION: The vision is admirable, but more well-meaning than practical.21 Jul 02:19 AM
The CountryNew Zealand's fastest-growing export partner impressed by 'gold standard' bio-economyChanges in the global market caused companies to look for alternative partners.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryMenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for communityMembers raised $110,000 for renovations, independent of council contributions.15 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryWhat makes a bull worth $161,000?Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgins is showing no signs of buyer's remorse with Tangihau U418.09 Jul 10:05 PM
The Country'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
The CountryNZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchaseKaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.01 Jul 05:43 AM
The Country‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floodsLines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.29 Jun 05:05 AM
The CountryHalter CEO's inside secrets to raising capitalFresh off raising $165 million, Craig Piggott explains his strategy.26 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryNorthland stakeholders cautious on urgent RMA reformsNorthland stakeholders show cautious support for RMA changes but want deeper reform.26 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
The CountryPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays 2025 attracts strong international interestThe event will include Germany's most significant exhibition at Fieldays to date.09 Jun 11:30 PM
The CountryOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
The CountryMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sectorOPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.09 Jun 12:45 AM
The CountryB+LNZ field day: Diversifying farming income stream through planting'This event will give you the tools and insights to make the best choice for your farm.'03 Jun 10:42 PM
The CountryBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
The CountryFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
The Country'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
