PremiumPremiumThe Country'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonForestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus MussonOpinion: June brought the highest export log prices for winter's first month since 2021.13 Jun 05:01 PM
The Country'Game changer': Tail hair test could boost cattle efficiencyAustralian researchers have found that plucking a tail hair can identify efficient cattle.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryUpokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
The CountryYoung Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand finalA couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.13 Jun 03:13 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones holds court at FieldaysA cast of 1000s including Shane Jones, Te Radar, George Dodson, and Rick Ladd.13 Jun 02:29 AM
The CountryCall for more rural psychologists to help farmersExperts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas. 12 Jun 10:24 PM
The CountryFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightFashion in the Fieldays with Glenn DwightOPINION: Beyond the gadgets and gumboots, Fieldays is also, unapologetically, a runway. 12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' reportA cast of 1000s including Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Todd McClay, and Sam Whitelock.12 Jun 02:19 AM
The CountryPM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting techPM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.11 Jun 09:45 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programmePrime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.11 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
The CountryThe Country: Sporting legends at FieldaysA cast of 1000s including the PM, Dame Valerie Adams, Richie McCaw, and Monty Betham.11 Jun 02:22 AM
The CountryFarmer confidence grows but challenges remain - DairyNZDairyNZ released its latest View from the Cowshed report today at Fieldays.10 Jun 11:06 PM
The Country'Out of control': Fed Farmers welcomes laws to stop carbon forestry on productive farmsFears 750,000 breeding ewes will be lost from land going into pine trees.10 Jun 10:38 PM
The CountrySheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays awardTertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.10 Jun 10:20 PM
The CountryGates open for Fieldays 2025Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.10 Jun 10:04 PM
The CountryHow wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZJacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.10 Jun 09:46 PM
The Country'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sectorPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.10 Jun 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRowena Duncum's Fieldays preview on The CountryRowena Duncum, Farmer Tom Martin, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell, and Kevin Mortensen. 10 Jun 01:38 AM
The Country'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in AprilSheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.10 Jun 12:23 AM
The CountryRural worries grow over copper network deregulationRemote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.09 Jun 11:46 PM
The CountryFieldays 2025 attracts strong international interestThe event will include Germany's most significant exhibition at Fieldays to date.09 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionThomas CoughlanMoo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’Labour on verge of giving up on a 17-year battle to price agricultural emission?09 Jun 10:27 PM
The CountryOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
The CountrySam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower titleCarter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.09 Jun 04:17 AM
The CountryRebecca Fisher wins lifetime achievement award for horticulture leadership'Her enthusiasm for the sector, tenacity, & ability to get stuff done is second to none.'09 Jun 03:28 AM
The Country'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.09 Jun 03:00 AM