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
The CountryFarmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surgeSome arable farmers face fuel bills of up to $4000 extra a day at harvest.10 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryThe Country at the Impact Summit in ChristchurchRhys Roberts, Conor English, Richard Green, N Crawshaw, T Chartres, V Hatton, D Avery.10 Mar 12:48 AM
The Country'Stimulating and informative': Horticulture conference returnsMore than 900 growers and industry leaders are expected at the two-day event.09 Mar 11:01 PM
The CountryDairy Expo draws 174 exhibitors and strong farmer supportVisitors included farmers from the South Island, Northland, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.09 Mar 09:19 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle“This farmer’s failures under the Nait Act related to almost 1000 animals," MPI said.09 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryDavid Reesby secures second shot at Young Farmer grand finalDavid Reesby competed in 2022's grand final, finishing seventh.09 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryFrom wind to tariffs: Avocado growers navigate a tougher but resilient seasonShipments reached 3.445 million trays, only a 9% drop despite wild weather.09 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryInside New Zealand's regenerative farming festivalUnderground Festival's topics ranged from biochar to soil health to moths and butterflies.09 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryFrom gumboots to ‘moo-sic’: Cornwall Park’s Farm Week festivalThe country comes to the city at Cornwall Park Farm from March 14 to 22.09 Mar 01:22 AM
The CountryThe Country: Rowland and Ingrid Smith talk shearing and Country CalendarOn today's show: Rowland and Ingrid Smith, Te Radar, and Keith Cooper. 09 Mar 01:14 AM
The CountryMeet the Aussie farmer who swam his way out of depressionBrendan Cullen is an open-water swimmer and “sounding board” for struggling rural people.08 Mar 10:18 PM
The Country'Passion for livestock': Northland's top dairy farmers celebratedNorthland's Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee of the Year have been named. 08 Mar 09:10 PM
The CountryKiwis dominate World Shearing and Woolhandling ChampsNZ claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Champs.08 Mar 07:55 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The love, loss and legend of the humble Kiwi uteOPINION: Recently, I was told a mate’s ute had been stolen from Hamilton Airport.07 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThe life of a Kiwi swagman back in the dayPastures Past: "Like the old soldier, the swagman is just fading away."07 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond's citrus growing guideOPINION: Kem Ormond says a house is not a home without a lemon tree.07 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThree women forging new paths in dairyingTracy Brown, Anna Fodie, and Stacey Hendricks share their career journeys in dairying.07 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryŌtāne couple’s seed dryer boosts returns for 15 growersHomegrown innovation is the way forward for award-winning farmers Simon and Lou White.06 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Bedford: The unseen ways RSE employers help transform Pacific communitiesOPINION: A new MBIE survey captures responses from 44 Recognised Seasonal Employers.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwis on track for for world shearing champs haul All six team members are now qualified for their semi-finals on Saturday.06 Mar 04:33 AM
The CountryThe Country at the Golden ShearsKieran McAnulty, Shane McManaway, Rowland Smith, Mavis Mullins, Sir David Fagan, H McKay.06 Mar 01:12 AM
The Country'Look after the land and people': High country couple win top award'We now have five generations of family who've worked on this property in some capacity.'05 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryWorkSafe spots chemical, machinery risks on NZ orchardsAbout 30% of work injuries are in agriculture, making it one of our most risky industries.05 Mar 09:37 PM
The CountryKiwi hopes soar at world shears in MastertonKiwi shearers impress as early Golden Shears results boost home hopes.05 Mar 08:25 PM
The CountryOrchardist’s daughter wins Golden Shears women’s titleHastings-based Mollie Moffett, 24, grew up on an apple orchard near Fernhill.05 Mar 03:49 AM
The Country'Wily navigator': Shane Jones talks Winston Peters on The CountryOn today's show: Shane Jones, Phil Holden, Alex Tait and Chris Russell.05 Mar 12:36 AM
The Country'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winnersWaikato share farmer, manager and trainee of the year announced at awards dinner.04 Mar 10:45 PM
The CountryInternational trio take charge on day one of Golden ShearsThe international impact was felt early at the 2026 Golden Shears in Masterton.04 Mar 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
OpinionHow Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food securityOPINION: In Australia, protected cropping is gaining popularity, off a small base.04 Mar 02:15 AM
