The CountryBird flu eradication unlikely if virus arrives in NZ, MPI saysMPI says it is focused on mitigating the impact of any H5N1 outbreak.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryLeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke leaving role at end of yearNew leadership at horticultural business next year as McPhail brothers take over.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryParsley, sage, rosemary or thyme? How to choose herbsOPINION: Kem Ormond has some sage advice about herb choices.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia WatsonAntonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.06 Sep 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlookThe US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.06 Sep 12:01 AM
The CountryHydrogen powered milk tanker hits the roadHydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.05 Sep 11:34 PM
The CountryFoot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3bThe disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.05 Sep 10:19 PM
The CountryAussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZTests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.05 Sep 09:57 PM
The Country'No further action': Takeovers Panel ruling on SynlaitThe panel will take no action over the Bright Dairy, a2 Milk plan for Synlait.05 Sep 09:38 PM
The Country'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheepSheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.05 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDo you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”05 Sep 02:58 AM
The CountryWayne Langford talks calving and banking on The CountryWayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, Jamie Mackay.05 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
The Country'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'04 Sep 10:01 PM
The CountrySynlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kgThe dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.04 Sep 09:46 PM
The CountryAxemen — and women — neededA working bee for the club will be held on October 19-20.04 Sep 08:15 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet Cam Heggie, auctioneer extraordinaireCam Heggie is such a legend he answered 15 questions instead of five.04 Sep 05:01 PM
The CountryGerman newcomer sees potential in Gisborne applesA German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHeritage seeds 'the key to our future'Pair started collecting heritage fruit trees in the 1980s while living in Kaiwaka.04 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFarming at home and away with Hamish MarrAndrew Murray, Kelvin Wickham, Hamish Marr, Hunter McGregor, Janine Mallon.04 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryAgricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.03 Sep 10:29 PM
The CountryA small dip in prices at latest GDT auctionThe GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.03 Sep 09:04 PM
The CountryTe Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its nameNew town crier and citizen of the year revealed.03 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryA remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and communityKarl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.03 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFonterra outlines another South Island plant upgradeThe new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.03 Sep 05:12 AM
The CountryLiquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui GroupThe company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.03 Sep 04:39 AM
The Country'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quitOf those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.03 Sep 02:56 AM
The CountryWinston Peters on raising Super ageWinston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.03 Sep 02:00 AM
The Country'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui districtFeed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.03 Sep 12:22 AM
The CountryCattle declared TB-free in Hari HariA quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.02 Sep 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEwan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscapeOPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.02 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryFar North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summerSummer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vetSheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.02 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLarge cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestryThe Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.02 Sep 05:00 AM