The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Waverley A&P captures charm of bygone daysThe Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.19 Nov 05:54 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Focus: Federated Farmers on quake impact Bernadine Oliver-Kerby talks to Katie Milne from Federated Farmers about how the Kaikoura earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have affected livestock, milk production, the farmers and their families. Watch16 Nov 10:15 PM
The Country'Virtual farmy army' offer farmers supportFederated Farmers is assembling a "virtual farmy army" to support North Canterbury farmers hammered by this week's earthquakes.16 Nov 09:13 PM
The CountryMilk collection in doubt after quakesSome dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.15 Nov 09:51 PM
The CountryFarmers on standby to helpMid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.14 Nov 10:35 PM
The CountryWorld trade now 'a lot more complicated'Thanks to Brexit and Donald Trump's successful presidential election "the whole world has got a lot more complicated", says special 14 Nov 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra expects earthquake disruptionFonterra expects disruption to milk collection and farms that cannot be reached may have to dispose of their milk.14 Nov 08:25 PM
The CountryFarmers eye dairy goat optionDairy goat farming is growing in popularity as farmers look to non-cow options for milking platforms around the country. Globally 14 Nov 06:00 AM
The CountryEarthquake: Damage to dairy sheds delays milkingSeveral dairy sheds near Culverden have been damaged by this morning's quake, leaving farmers unable to milk their cows. Sam Smith13 Nov 11:35 PM
The CountryAgria to appeal NYSE delisting planAlan Lai's Agria Corp plans to appeal against a decision by the NYSE to delist the company's American Depository Shares.10 Nov 03:03 AM
The CountryRich-listers give $200,000 to National PartyProperty and farming rich listers are among those who have made big donations to National over the past year.08 Nov 02:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Saudi sheep deal leaves bitter tasteNot many Kiwis may be satisfied by the Auditor General's report into the propriety of the Government's gift of a sheep-breeding establishment to a breeder in Saudi Arabia.03 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Farmers tackle meth in the workplaceFederated Farmers is urging farmers to tackle the issue of methamphetamine in the workplace. Experts say new Health and Safety regulations mean employers are now legally obligated to take steps to mitigate the risk. Made with funding from NZ On AIr03 Nov 05:59 AM
The CountryThai mourners shun Kiwi avocadosThe death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.02 Nov 03:06 AM
The CountryMilk price at highest point in 2 yearsEconomists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.01 Nov 10:46 PM
The CountryFootage of mistreatment of cow emergesDistressing footage of a cow being suspended from a tractor by hip clamps has been released by Farmwatch.01 Nov 06:11 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices surge at latest auctionAt the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.01 Nov 05:21 PM
OpinionPath of destruction and dim-wittednessCOMMENT: Think of your least favourite ministry then multiply it by a thousand. That's roughly how much I despise the Ministry for Primary Industries.01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
BDBDThe CountryStunning Wanaka land goes up for saleFarming entrepreneur Colin Harvey has put his 6,639-hectare Lake McKay Station up for sale.26 Oct 11:04 PM
The CountryTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
The CountryDutch put their faith in dairy recoveryFarmers in the Netherlands have little appetite for state support, despite low prices.21 Oct 08:14 PM
The CountryDon Carson on the fall of Meat Industry ExcellenceDon Carson is a professional spin doctor of long-standing in agriculture who comments on the PR spin in the press release from Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) about going into recess.21 Oct 02:01 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard stands up for kiwi farming at the World Dairy SummitFed Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard is in Holland at the World Dairy Summit. He found he had to correct the European perception of kiwi farming.20 Oct 09:58 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George - Kiwi farmer's radio revolutionDom takes a trip down memory lane and gives us the history of radio which started on a farm!19 Oct 09:10 PM
HorticultureLincoln University must repay $1.5mLincoln University has repaid $1.5m after it was found it did not teach for as many hours as it was funded for.19 Oct 03:36 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
The CountryWorld first for Hawke's Bay sheep stationA Hawke's Bay sheep farm is the first in the world to be certified for the GAP step 4 sheep programme. GAP is the Global Animal Partnership 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryStock theft a reality across Whanganui districtIt used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are 18 Oct 07:05 AM
OpinionJamie MackayConfessions of a 'Left Wing Tosser'In this week's From the Lip - Jamie answers an ill-informed critic who labels him left-wing. Don't they know he's apolitical?18 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryChanelle and Chelsea - why farmers should tell their storiesChanelle Purser and Chelsea Millar talk social media and why it's important for farmers to tell their stories.18 Oct 02:11 AM
BDBDThe CountryPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryFarmers eye pea alternativesFarmers in the Wairarapa are breaking new ground as they get under way with planting alternatives to their preferred pea crop. The 17 Oct 11:37 PM
The CountryBill English - could the regions solve the immigration issue?The Minister of Finance reviews the results of Jamie's unscientific pub poll on what he should do with his $1.8 billion surplus.17 Oct 12:50 AM
