The Country'Lagged behind': When NZ farmers were urged to employ women"An effort is to be made to encourage farmers to make more use of women workers."21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why my vege garden is good for my mental healthOPINION: My vegetable garden is great to hang out in if the day has been a bit stressful.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus Musson: Fuel shock and tariffs threaten to end log export price stability20 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOn-farm cost inflation now structural, says reportANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.19 Mar 01:36 AM
The CountryThe Country: Does Winston Peters want to be Prime Minister?Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 19 Mar 12:42 AM
The Country'Future-focused' business wins East Coast farm environment titleThe Gaddums produce chicory-finished lamb alongside premium grass-fed Angus beef.18 Mar 08:08 PM
The Country'I love getting to know the cows': Rising dairy talent recognisedThe 2026 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards winners have been announced.18 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryHow can NZ gain energy security?On today: Todd McClay, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Eric Gorlier, and Hunter McGregor. 18 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryNominations open for new Rural Woman of the Year awardOrganisers expect a strong field of nominees from across the country.17 Mar 09:04 PM
The CountrySixth straight GDT lift — but whole milk powder fallsWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.17 Mar 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLobbying and anecdotes behind changes to first-home KiwiSaver withdrawal rules – MBIEMinisters Nicola Willis and Scott Simpson pushed the policy without public consultation.17 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWattie’s proposed cuts a big blow to seed, arable growersHorticulture NZ CEO says it's "tough news for the New Zealand vegetable sector".17 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryFuel and fertiliser prices on The CountryOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham. 17 Mar 12:56 AM
The Country'Building the future': Top awards for Central Plateau dairy farmersCentral Plateau Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed.16 Mar 10:53 PM
The Country'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”16 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exitPeter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan. 16 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finalsThe Northland kiwifruit worker is a finalist in the awards.15 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM
The Country'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer titleEdwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.15 Mar 10:16 PM
The CountryCommunal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough wineryHarvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard.15 Mar 08:05 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me outOPINION: Yes I know they originated overseas, but feijoas are as Kiwi as jandal tan lines.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondThe Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruitOPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryA passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapterOrigin Earth was started 15 years ago by Joanie and Richard Williams.14 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionKerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticultureOPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
