The CountryRockit apples branching out to South IslandHastings is Rockit's home and that won't change.26 Oct 02:08 AM
The CountryWairoa farmers take to waterWater skiing bringing Wairoa farming community together.26 Oct 12:33 AM
The Country'Embarrassing': Groundswell protest crowd size criticisedAlmost 60 convoys were planned around NZ to protest against farm emissions pricing plan.20 Oct 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a National MP went to war for her son - and how it cost her her jobEmail that cost MP her portfolio came from inside the agency she wanted investigated.15 Oct 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Can't see the food for the treesGovt's bid to trim emissions will hit Kiwi farmers — but won't reduce climate change.14 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHorizons helping farmers to understand changing regulationsFarmers may not know the impact the reforms will have on them, a Horizons advisor says.14 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGroundswell to mount tractor protest to emissions planGroundswell NZ calls emissions plan an 'assault on food production and rural communities'.14 Oct 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExplainer: What's changed? Why the rural uproar over farm emissions pricing schemeThere are only two areas of major difference but they might well be chasms.13 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Pickle for National as emissions plan reaches farm gatesWill the farms tax end the hopes of political consensus on climate change?11 Oct 02:18 AM
The CountryExplained: How the Govt wants to price farm emissionsAfter decades of debate, farmers will be priced for emissions from 2025. How will it work?10 Oct 11:30 PM
The Country'Rip the guts out': Fed farmers condemns Govt's rural emission planGovt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.10 Oct 09:41 PM
The CountryIs Northland grown seaweed the key to cutting methane?Cow burps create a large amount of our greenhouse gas emissions, can seaweed stop it?04 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farmsMilk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.04 Oct 01:15 AM
The CountryProblems loom as soggy ground delays crop planting in BaySunny Hawke's Bay reputation takes a dive as soggy ground creates trouble.03 Oct 03:57 AM
The CountryFieldays offers an inside look into the forestry and wood processing sectorThe theme of "Wood – our low-carbon future" will feature at the Fieldays Forestry Hub.24 Sep 04:37 AM
The Country'Like a bloody battlefield': Sheep killed in dog attackThe Queenstown farmer is putting out a warning to dog owners.23 Sep 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Productive land law ignores opportunity costWere economists involved in drafting National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land?21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBarbara Kuriger: Food and fibre has a strong future despite the challengesFarmers and growers have made good progress towards NZ's environmental goal.30 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk price forecast to $9.25/kgFonterra has cut its milk price forecast to a mid-point of $9.25/kg.25 Aug 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExercising rural women's right to mental wellbeingHappiness Editor Matt Heath talks to Kate Ivey.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRaw milk raids: Largest supplier in the country finedIronically, publicity of the raids actually increased Lindsay Farm's customer base.22 Aug 08:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow New Zealand's climate fight is threatening farmlandNew York Times: Investors are rushing to buy up pastures and plant carbon-sucking trees.12 Aug 12:45 AM
The CountryAngry Dutch farmers vow to cause more protest chaos than everThe govt sparked fury with plan to curb livestock numbers to meet climate change targets.07 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offersThe housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.05 Aug 05:30 AM
The CountryGovernment and Ngāi Tahu to work together on regenerative farming projectA programme will compare regenerative farming practices to conventional methods.05 Aug 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Every Kiwi will suffer': Farmers fear Foot and Mouth outbreak'It could be very hard to eradicate.'31 Jul 07:00 PM
The Country'Like a heart attack': Farmer on the $16b threat to NZ's economyHow foot and mouth could decimate NZ's agriculture sector.28 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySupporting farmers to reach their sustainable goalSustainable finance is one way in which banks can support farmers.27 Jul 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFoot-and-mouth disease: Why a NZ outbreak is so fearedThe threat to jobs alone is formidable.26 Jul 05:43 AM
VideoFocus: Minister of Agriculture on foot and mouth diseaseMinister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor spoke about the country's biosecurity systems and the threat of foot and mouth disease should it reach New Zealand. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch25 Jul 05:16 AM
Video$9300 for top dog at Gore sale$9300 has been paid for a top farm dog at the annual sale in Gore. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Michael Curreen / ODTWatch20 Jul 10:20 PM
The CountryPoaching trophy stag leads to community sentenceLandowners claim poaching a real threat13 Jul 12:29 AM
The CountryFarmers 'freedom convoy' takes aim at strict Dutch net zero regulationsWorkers protest in the Netherlands – and they've won support from a famous fan10 Jul 01:00 AM
The CountryClimate change: He Waka Eke Noa needs 'critical' changesThe HWEN plan lets farmers pay different rates for methane and carbon dioxide emissions.06 Jul 02:39 AM
