The CountryComment: Fencing waterways easy...yeah rightDoing the right thing requires a lot of extra work at a huge cost13 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryAttraction of nostalgia, with Western Line farm for saleA tale about the carefree days of the 1950s and '60s paints a pretty picture.13 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBootcamp evening for Horowhenua farmersThe Rural Innovation Lab is coming back to the Horowhenua this week.13 Nov 01:43 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 12:37 AM
The CountryDarren Sutton: Don't blow the budgetThis season we have the opportunity to make financial progress on farm.11 Nov 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Climate change shift enhances Simon Bridges' leadershipCOMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country100 years of farming at Tutira: How a pioneering family thrived"Now the region is full of farms and makes the place what it is."08 Nov 12:21 AM
The CountryEditorial: Why are farmers treated differently?Is there one rule for farmers and another for local government?04 Nov 08:03 PM
The CountryGovernment urged to appoint Rural Health CommissionerRural doctor says rural people are not getting the same level of healthcare as city folk.04 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLamb and calf day is back at showgroundsDannevirke's Lamb and Calf day is back after a break in 2018 due to the M.Bovis threat.04 Nov 03:32 AM
The CountryKea strikes cause 6cm wounds on sheepKea have long been known to prey on sheep in the high country.04 Nov 03:29 AM
The CountryCalves back at school for calf dayWith nearly 40 entries Ruahine School celebrated the return of Lamb and Calf Day.04 Nov 03:28 AM
The CountryFarming partners plan to adaptTwo-month business planning programme equips farming partnerships to set a future path.04 Nov 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRon Frew: Freshwater proposals are much pain for minimal gainComment: Potential for social and economic distress on a scale not seen since the 1930s.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... againCOMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rulesComment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.24 Oct 12:55 AM
The CountryPM the apple of farmers' eye at Hawke's Bay show after emissions moveArrival came on day Government decided farmers won't be taxed on emissions until 2025.24 Oct 12:38 AM
The CountryArdern: Farmers dodging ETS 'absolutely not' a Govt backdownFarmers full of praise for the Govt's new initiative – environmentalists, not so much.23 Oct 11:56 PM
The CountryThe Feds Say: It's a lot of stick and no carrot for usWe're holding a meeting to discuss the tsunami of regulations.23 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryDairy: Three key areas to heat detectionSometimes a team approach is the best way to tell if a cow is on heat.23 Oct 10:12 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: 200 cattle and 1800 sheep offeredA Wairarapa buyer paid $2105 for a pen of 29 four-year-old angus cows.23 Oct 10:05 PM
The CountryRoyal NZ Show: Where there's wool there's a wayPassion for natural fibre remains as strong as ever, even if not reflected in the price.23 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryComment: Does under-milking really cause mastitis?Many farmers have developed strategies that are good for udder health.23 Oct 09:55 PM
The CountryRecord fine: Headaches and vomiting from dairy company smellWaikato's Open Country Dairy's offending on residents was "profound" and "serious".21 Oct 09:37 PM
The CountryDarren Sutton: Pasture — use it or lose it!Your management ability can influence a large part of milking season.21 Oct 05:52 PM
The CountryNGO principles echo farmer perspectives over regulationsMore than 3000 sheep and beef farmers have attended dozens of freshwater meetings.21 Oct 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Yarrow: Time is right to target UK and Ireland agritech marketsComment: Agritech exports of around $1.5 billion a year but flat for past decade.21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIn vitro foal makes breeding historyNew Zealand's first foal produced by an in vitro fertility treatment.21 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryExotic sheep shearing to feature at farm open dayWimbledon farm holds some of the most ancient breeds of sheep.20 Oct 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFreshwater reforms show a better world is possibleCOMMENT: Combined initiatives could achieve something greater than the sum of their parts.20 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: First new-season lambs fetch up to $165Homebred angus yearling bulls also a highlight.17 Oct 04:29 AM
The CountryThe Feds say: Landscape zones risk harming farmsRules that prevent rural production are not acceptable, writes Rhea Dasent.17 Oct 04:25 AM
The CountryBay firm launches online stock marketFarmers can even auction stock while on an overseas holiday.17 Oct 04:20 AM
