The CountryApplications open for the 2025 Zanda McDonald AwardThe hunt is on for the next generation of trailblazers in agriculture.02 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryYoung Grower final looms for PipYoung horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.02 Oct 12:36 AM
The CountryImperfect asparagus finds a home: Wonky Box teams with Kiwi growersRejected fruit and vege finds a new home through Wonky Box.01 Oct 10:35 PM
The CountryAnother positive result in latest GDTPrices have risen again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Oct 08:37 PM
The CountryHivemind: Why beekeepers should work togetherStudy finds NZ beekeepers have a wealth of experience but tend to work independently.01 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryKate Acland talks land use changes on The CountryKate Acland, Tom Martin, Blair Drysdale, Jim Hopkins, Shane McManaway, Dean Rabbidge.01 Oct 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
The CountryRowena Duncum a new board trustee for Dairy Women's NetworkDairy Women’s Network will welcome Kevin Argyle and Rowena Duncum later this month.30 Sep 11:06 PM
The CountryForestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry saysNZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.30 Sep 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.30 Sep 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: October weather with Phil DuncanPhil Duncan, Jo Luxton, Kylie Leonard, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Rowena Duncum.30 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
The CountryProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
The CountryCountry life in 1945: Was boozing the answer?Liquor laws meant life was "rather dull in rural districts" back in the day.28 Sep 04:01 PM
The CountryVege tips: Why October is sow importantOPINION: Watching the new growth appear is nature at its best.28 Sep 04:00 PM
The Country'A myth': Carpet moth problem overstated, wool companies sayBremworth boss: 'I think [carpet moth] is made a little bit bigger than it really is.'27 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryPotter's paradise: Kim Morgan's idyllic rural lifestylePotter Kim Morgan has been honing his craft for 46 years.27 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryRecord $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.27 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on Smithfield plantBen Tomsett, Jason Herrick, D Humm, C Hickman, Hika Elliot, Chris Brandolino, Mark Wynne.27 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryAnxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meetingHundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.26 Sep 09:24 PM
The CountryIdeal spring for crop planting so farMaize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.26 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Never seen anything like it’: Waverley man loses 28 sheep in dog attacks'The dogs in Waverley are out of control.'26 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay on trade deal with EmiratesTodd McClay, Kathryn Wright, Mark de Lautour, Jack Cocks, Chris Russell.26 Sep 02:53 AM
The CountrySeafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rulesChanges a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.25 Sep 10:40 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: What makes Ian Evans proud to be a farmerThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.25 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealedAfter a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.25 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFrom city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sproutedMama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.25 Sep 03:21 AM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell on FY24 resultsMiles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Tyler Langford, Jane Smith.25 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next weekDairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.25 Sep 01:28 AM
The CountryFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 PM