The Country'Wake-up call': Farmer confidence hits historic lowFederated Farmers President Wayne Langford says something needs to urgently change.10 Aug 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLow price of wool a headache for farmers"Farmers are very much looking at changing to breeds that grow less wool."09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chopAn important global whole milk powder price has gone south.02 Aug 04:01 AM
The CountryPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break evenFarm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDesert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dustWorld's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.21 Jul 04:39 AM
The Country‘Cream of the crop’: 2023 Arable Awards finalists announced“It’s going to be a fantastic and fun night honouring arable’s best and brightest.”20 Jul 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the familyAgeing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.19 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryFarming for the Future: Female network thinks aheadThe Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmersA free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.18 Jul 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
The CountryThree Kiwi finalists announced for 2023 Cobber ChallengeThree Kiwis are in the running to find Australasia's hardest-working dog.10 Jul 02:46 AM
The CountryMaking history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'09 Jul 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Labour is Kiwi farmers' best friendOpinion: In six years of Labour Government, primary sector exports have risen 50 per cent.08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers elects new presidentWayne Langford is a 40-year-old dairy farmer from Golden Bay,06 Jul 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNearly 400,000 chickens reared in 7 weeks at huge Helensville farmThe farm is also the same one where 180,000 chickens died in 2019 after a power outage.04 Jul 05:24 AM
The CountryNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bullPrem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays 2023: Back to beanies and bootsFieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.21 Jun 01:57 AM
The CountryFarmer Time gets top marks for its first yearIt aims to inspire and educate young people about food's journey from farm to fork.19 Jun 12:13 AM
The CountryPower Farming's Fieldays site a standoutAnonymous judges crowned five Fieldays site award winners.15 Jun 11:30 PM
The Country‘Pretty sh*t’: Farmers & IMF assess NZ economyThis recession is hitting the rural economy hard.15 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryTractor pull fascinates little Fieldays fansPositive mood amongst Fieldays faithful as sun warms up opening day crowds.15 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climateJeff Collings is working hard to decarbonise his 130,000-bird farm.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays excited for international visitorsThe countdown to Fieldays is on as the annual event returns to its winter dates.12 Jun 11:45 PM
The Country55 years of Fieldays. 'A pretty amazing milestone'Fieldays are on again at Mystery Creek.08 Jun 04:08 AM
The CountryKing's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communitiesThe Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kidsBrutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.31 May 08:00 PM
The CountryGovt considering fertiliser tax as time to price emissions runs lowIt comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.31 May 06:52 AM
The Country‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
The CountryFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
The CountryFieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalistsAcross the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.17 May 05:00 PM
