The Country'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
The CountryFour farmers, a forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plateTheir pasta now reaches about 40 outlets nationwide as demand grows.06 Apr 09:46 PM
The CountryNo bull: Aussie scientists find hidden hornless gene in cattleThe newly identified Mongolian polled variant was found in a Queensland herd.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones on why he pulled out of goldmine debate On today: Shane Jones, Ray Smith, Vanessa Winning, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.02 Apr 12:41 AM
The Country‘It’s our life, our home’: Merino Downs wins top farm awardThe Roberts family has transformed two farms into a 269ha dual-system operation.01 Apr 09:42 PM
The CountryRural GPs brace as fuel costs hit patient travel and emergency calloutsRural GPs say fuel hikes are pushing up costs for emergency prime callouts.01 Apr 07:37 PM
The CountryThe Country: Sir Ian Taylor after Shane Jones exits goldmine debateChristopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.01 Apr 12:38 AM
The CountryFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claimsGreenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.31 Mar 11:39 PM
The Country'Intergenerational vision': Tapanui dairy farm wins environment awardLuke and Nicole Kane run a 700-cow dairy on their nearly 100-year-old family farm.31 Mar 10:57 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms halts Middle East exportsSFF boss says production will slowly resume when supply chains into sector are secure. 31 Mar 08:23 PM
The CountryFuel, fertiliser and freight on The CountryOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton.31 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryMeet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.30 Mar 10:50 PM
The CountryFonterra completes sale of Mainland to French dairy giant for $4.22bFonterra's farmer shareholders are set for a bumper payday.30 Mar 09:54 PM
The Country'Pricing's through the roof': Fuel squeeze hits agricultural pilotsAgricultural pilots can use thousands of litres of fuel each week. 30 Mar 08:08 PM
The CountryDavid Seymour talks fuel and LNG on The CountryOn today's show: David Seymour, Simon Lee, Rachel Shearer, Smiley Barrett, Phil Duncan.30 Mar 12:32 AM
The Country'Amazing feeling’: Waikato winner takes Young Farmer regional finalCam Clayton edged out Te Miro farmer Stephen Brunskill by just three points.29 Mar 10:09 PM
The Country'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Why every Kiwi needs a proper shedOPINION: A proper shed is where order and chaos exist in a strange but important balance.28 Mar 04:04 PM
The CountryPastures Past: Slips, storms and weather woes over the yearsPastures Past: In 1904, a slip near Mangaweka buried the rail line and cut off Taihape.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondGarden failures: My mission to crack garlic and passionfruitOPINION: Gardening can bring out the competitive streak in me - I won't be defeated!28 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Constantly learning': Waikato vegan turns 1.2ha block into market gardenSarah Oliver runs a fully certified organic veganic garden near Waitetuna.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRebecca Fisher: Slow approvals put a global handbrake on our growersOPINION: Our regulatory system must move faster and work smarter. 27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThe agri-tech startup using iPhone 3D scans to weigh livestockThe Scanabull app uses iPhone 3D cameras to weigh cattle without scales.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Thoughtful leadership': Te Puke collective wins farm environment awardThe business operates across 14 titles and produces both gold and green kiwifruit.27 Mar 04:03 AM
The Country'Seems a bit crazy': Fuel-reliant farms running dryFern Energy said it was doing its best to prioritise fuel deliveries based on need.27 Mar 03:31 AM
The CountryTop dairy honours announced at Canterbury/North Otago awards'If we look after the cows, the cows will look after us.'27 Mar 01:42 AM