The Country'I love getting to know the cows': Rising dairy talent recognisedThe 2026 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards winners have been announced.18 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryHow can NZ gain energy security?On today: Todd McClay, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Eric Gorlier, and Hunter McGregor. 18 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryNominations open for new Rural Woman of the Year awardOrganisers expect a strong field of nominees from across the country.17 Mar 09:04 PM
The CountrySixth straight GDT lift — but whole milk powder fallsWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.17 Mar 08:33 PM
The CountryWattie’s proposed cuts a big blow to seed, arable growersHorticulture NZ CEO says it's "tough news for the New Zealand vegetable sector".17 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryFuel and fertiliser prices on The CountryOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham. 17 Mar 12:56 AM
The Country'Building the future': Top awards for Central Plateau dairy farmersCentral Plateau Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed.16 Mar 10:53 PM
The Country'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”16 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exitPeter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan. 16 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finalsThe Northland kiwifruit worker is a finalist in the awards.15 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM
The Country'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer titleEdwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.15 Mar 10:16 PM
The CountryCommunal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough wineryHarvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard.15 Mar 08:05 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me outOPINION: Yes I know they originated overseas, but feijoas are as Kiwi as jandal tan lines.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondThe Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruitOPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryA passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapterOrigin Earth was started 15 years ago by Joanie and Richard Williams.14 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionKerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticultureOPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTeenage kea ‘gang’ tracked in record flock at Aoraki Mt CookLeg bands with tiny microchips, costing under $1 each, are scanned at 13 hut sites.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDanish footwear giant tours North Island wool farmsDanish footwear brand Glerups sources much of its wool from North Island farms.13 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryThe Country: Andy Dalton at the Wānaka showAndy Dalton, Andy Borland, Alan Livingston, M. Paterson, T Houghton, R Shearer, PJ Budler.13 Mar 01:35 AM
The CountryTop award for 'a great farming couple working and living on the land'The Hoopers have transformed a former sheep-and-beef block into precision dairy.12 Mar 10:33 PM
The CountrySpeed fencing champ chasing third national title at Rural GamesTwo-time champion Tim Garrick now juggles elite sport with a booming business.12 Mar 08:35 PM
The CountryThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
The Country'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment awardClarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.11 Mar 09:39 PM
The Country'Leaves us grasping': Exporters hit back as live animal trade stallsIndustry says three years without exports has cost rural areas $300m a year.11 Mar 08:04 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: NZ’s resource shake-up needs better dataOPINION: Lack of baseline data threatens NZ’s new, more permissive resource rules.11 Mar 07:51 PM
The Country'A real journey': Karn Dhaliwal takes NZ Zanda McDonald titleWaikato grower says he was 'taken aback' to hear his name called at the awards dinner.11 Mar 03:17 AM
The Country'Powerhouse couple' win Waikato farm environment awardJudges praised their 'winning combination of profitability and environmental outcomes'.11 Mar 01:32 AM
The CountryNZ Zanda McDonald Award winner Karn Dhaliwal on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Karn Dhaliwal, Emma Higgins, Vanessa Winning, and Phil Duncan.11 Mar 12:41 AM
The CountryWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
The Country'Exceptional leadership': Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards winners announcedShare Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed at awards dinner.10 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryGovernment backtracks on live animal export plansGreen Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.10 Mar 08:53 PM
