PremiumPremiumThe Country'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'03 Jun 11:37 PM
The CountryStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
The Country'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday HonourNZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.02 Jun 07:59 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryThe rural women breaking the grass ceiling in the 1940sWomen’s Division of the Farmer’s Union became Women’s Division Federated Farmers in 1947.01 Jun 05:05 PM
The CountryWhat makes a good farmer and is there an urban/rural divide?Do urban and rural groups have different ideas about good farmers?01 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country25-year business sprouts from bathtub experimentThe McGraths started testing sprout-growing techniques in their garage bathtub.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Hope from China as log prices dropOPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'30 May 08:00 PM
The CountryEggbeaters and electric fences: Why Fieldays was my heyday - Glenn DwightOpinion: 7-year-old Glenn tried not to learn but Fieldays still taught him a thing or two.30 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ's brief caviar season under waySalmon fish roe differs from the traditional delicacy of sturgeon fish caviar.30 May 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Rowena Duncum on NZ Rugby’s civil warRowena Duncum, Graeme Williams, Grant McMaster, Tom Young, Michael Harvey, Chris Russell.30 May 01:30 AM
The Country'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns expertsA lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.29 May 09:29 PM
The CountryMore autumn feeder calves expectedAutumn feeder calves were still in good supply with more expected.29 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat do Fonterra's farmer-owners think of its third quarter results?Watchdog council eyes pressure on business performance in Q4 as price relativities narrow.29 May 05:14 AM
The CountryThe Country: Christopher Luxon on Budget 2024Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Hunter McGregor, Scott Duggan, Peter Nation.29 May 03:30 AM
The CountryFonterra sets new season milk price forecast, reports strong Q3 performanceCurrent season milk price forecast narrows, earnings per share outlook lifted28 May 09:19 PM
The CountryHortNZ urges growers to comment on levy continuationDeadline for comment is June 1428 May 04:00 AM
The CountryWestern Bay locals named as freshwater champsThe awards celebrate those helping to restore and protect the health of rivers.28 May 02:00 AM
The CountryStihl Timbersports World Trophy winner Jack Jordan on The CountryRowena Duncum, Julian Raine, Jack Jordan, Mark de Lautour, Jo Luxton, Phil Duncan.28 May 01:45 AM
The CountryThe Country's Jamie Mackay up for Primary Industries AwardMackay is nominated for Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand’s Primary Industry Award.28 May 12:13 AM
The Country'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversityPlanting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.27 May 10:56 PM
The Country'Confusion': NZ wood processing sector grapples with new EU deforestation rules'At the moment, there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty around what needs to be done.'27 May 10:25 PM
The CountryFarmers v politicians charity games results on The CountryWayne Langford, Wayne McLaughlin, Kathrin Jankowiec, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Phil Duncan.27 May 03:15 AM
The CountryWhen rugby legend George Nēpia put farming before the gameNēpia said while he loved New Zealand rugby, he needed finance for his farm.25 May 05:05 PM
The CountryIs NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.25 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.25 May 05:00 PM
The CountryHow farmers can bring birdsong backA growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.24 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?NZ labs could soon start mass-producing dairy-identical products without using cows.24 May 05:00 PM
The CountryEPA says hydrogen cyanamide 'safe to use' but growers face new rulesKiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using the controversial agri-chemical.24 May 03:24 AM
The CountryBird flu at second farm as Melbourne farmers on high alertBird flu is highly contagious and can wipe out entire flocks of domestic poultry.24 May 02:32 AM
The CountryShane Jones talks mining on The CountryShane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.24 May 01:45 AM
The CountryRiches in niches: Could cauliflower ice cream and tamarillo chocolate be our export future?“The leadership in consumer marketing is happening at the edges, by the entrepreneurs.”23 May 11:35 PM
