PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: The land needs our protectionCOMMENT: Good on the Government for recognising that some land is more than real estate.17 Aug 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's ugliest performance right here at home: ShareholdersBiggest shock of ugly Fonterra news right under Kiwi farmers' noses.17 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian GaynorGaynor: Fonterra needs to get out of its rutCOMMENT: Flawed from the beginning, Fonterra must now adopt a new structure.17 Aug 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'He deserves a medal': The farmer who turned down huge forestry offersFarmer turned down 'significantly' higher offers to keep the land as a farm.16 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDo troubles for Fonterra mean trouble for farmers?The dairy co-op is a giant of NZ business, so how worried should we all be?15 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryAnimal tales: Shattering scoursA good feeding routine and good hygiene help prevent scours in young calves.14 Aug 11:29 PM
The CountryThe raw truths about vegan farmingThe carbon footprint of seemingly virtuous vegan food is not always clear.12 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryHorizons curbs pine tree plantingThe Regional Council has acted to curb some planting of pines in the Tararua.11 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryObituary: Former Mamaku farmer John Cole a man of the landFormer Mamaku farmer John Cole died last week.11 Aug 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAgriSea growing on a diet of seaweed and scienceAgriSea brews up a case for the commercial power of seaweed.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCalves again banned from Northland calf dayFear of Mycoplasma bovis means rural schoolchildren can't show their young animals.08 Aug 05:11 AM
The CountryLamb prices enter unprecedented territoryInstead of a bull run, David Cotton is calling the buoyant lamb market a 'lamb run'.07 Aug 10:41 PM
The CountrySet net ban proposal would affect KawhiaPublic feedback sought on proposed options for managing human-induced threats to dolphins.07 Aug 10:28 PM
The CountryFarm where once stood a townshipJohn and Jenny van Woerden's farm was once the thriving township of Waitekauri.07 Aug 10:21 PM
The CountryThe Feds say: Don't get burnt by councils' fire rulesThere seems to be a very narrow gap when you can have a bonfire.07 Aug 10:09 PM
The CountryShearing training needs a shake upShearing industry needs new blood to avoid major shortages of skilled shearers07 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ must be able to attract, train, retain skilled dairy farmersDairyNZ chief executive welcomes Govt plans to reform the vocational education sector.05 Aug 09:36 PM
The CountryStudy shows pathogens in farm and forest soilCutting-edge science has revealed what microbes are lurking in our soil.05 Aug 09:31 PM
The CountryBillion trees policy 'spells end of farming'"Billion Trees policy is not about a need for trees, it's just politics."04 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryRetired Dannevirke farmer voices concerns over forestry"Are we going too far with planting pine trees at the cost of farming?"02 Aug 06:16 PM
The CountryGreen MP thanks Fonterra for 'leadership'Fonterra's leadership had been 'incredibly important' says Chloe Swarbrick.01 Aug 08:57 AM
The CountryRick's Beef: Science, equitable framework vitalB+LNZ has lodged its submission on the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill.31 Jul 11:06 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Register big issueMisgivings about a firearms register is likely to dominate feedback from rural areas.31 Jul 11:01 PM
The CountryCalvingSmart events attract 1500 farmersDairyNZ's CalvingSmart workshops around the country have been sellout events.31 Jul 10:58 PM
The CountryShelley Greer: See your lawyer before you sign work contractEnsure that your employment agreements are up to date with the law.31 Jul 10:53 PM
The Country'Oscows' award time for Jersey clubThe Te Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club held their annual 'Oscows' production awards.31 Jul 10:40 PM
The CountryMoney really does grow on NZ treesThe growth of the horticulture industry, nationally and internationally, is blooming.31 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryPressure from PM makes agriculture a sacrificial lambPM's plan is to put so much pressure on farmers that she will drive them out of business.31 Jul 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMuller 'thrilled' to give voice to farmers in primary industries portfolio roleTodd Muller explains how significant a reshuffle to National's caucus is for him.31 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryTalking Point: Policies put communities at riskFabric of local rural communities could be severely impacted by conversion to forestry.29 Jul 09:54 PM
The CountryDairyNZ: Methane target not achievableDairyNZ says an unrealistic methane target is setting farmers up to fail.29 Jul 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.29 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryDutch company's methane blocker hits NZ roadblockDutch company says it's hit a roadblock trying to get its methane inhibitor to NZ farmers.27 Jul 11:27 PM
The CountrySunflowers, canola among crops of the future, arable chairman saysMore potential for a diversity of crops in Whanganui26 Jul 05:00 PM
