The CountryWinston Peters: Joylessly going beyond meat?OPINION: The country's reliance on its rural sector for the export income that sustains our standard of living was re-emphasised in 15 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryHidden camera discovered at dairy farmPolice are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.14 Oct 04:58 AM
The CountryBad weather hits NZ milk productionBad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.13 Oct 09:36 PM
OpinionWoods: Agri emissions must be tackledFor Labour, it is critical that we have an integrated across government plan to reduce emissions.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFood prices cheaper in SeptemberGroceries were cheaper in September, impacted by cheaper bananas, lamb and chicken.13 Oct 12:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra shareholders back new governance modelThe key change to the governance model will enable farmers to directly nominate their own choice for selection to the board.11 Oct 11:47 PM
The CountryQuad rider hurt in sheep crashTeen flown to hospital after quadbike hits a sheep.11 Oct 10:24 PM
The CountryCraig Wiggins - internet video is damaging farmingCraig "Wiggy" Wiggins alerts The Country Early Edition's Dom George to the perils of the internet.07 Oct 02:42 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George - are rural towns becoming ghost towns?Are we losing our regional towns? Dom George investigates rural depopulation.05 Oct 08:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch03 Oct 04:48 AM
The CountryKiwi 'sheep-cat' goes globalThe Kiwi cat that thinks it is a sheep has gone global.30 Sep 02:54 AM
The CountryTwo Farmer Js - what about some good news for sheep farmers?It's all very well to talk about the recent dairy upswing but what about some good news for sheep farmers?30 Sep 12:33 AM
The CountryBillboards shine spotlight on dairy intensificationGreenpeace has erected anti-Ruataniwha dam billboards around Hawke's Bay this week in a bid to "send the message that these elections 29 Sep 06:29 PM
The CountryKiwi in top world farming roleFederated Farmers president William Rolleston has stepped in as acting president of the World Farmers' Organisation.29 Sep 03:03 AM
The CountryTatua sets $6.30/kg payoutTatua Co-op dairy payout drops to $6.30 a kg, but is still well ahead of its larger competitors like Fonterra.28 Sep 09:35 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George - Why is there such a divide between farmers and townies?Dom George looks at both sides of the rural/urban story to try and see if everyone can play nice.28 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryAndy Thompson - Westland Milk Products are 'going about it the right way'Our West Coast cow cocky comments on the Westland Milk Products forecast payout.28 Sep 01:50 AM
BDBDThe CountryApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryWestland confirms low payoutWestland Milk has confirmed its final payout to suppliers will be well below break-even and Fonterra's payout.27 Sep 09:25 PM
The CountryFarm kids less likely to get allergiesPeople who grow up on farms are less likely to suffer allergies in later life, a new study suggests. Women who grew up on farms 27 Sep 07:59 PM
The CountryMan stabbed a sheep to death because he was hungryA Balclutha man who stabbed a sheep to death told the farmer he did it because he was hungry.27 Sep 07:56 PM
The Country'Blow out' in trade deficitA slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit...26 Sep 08:02 PM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades - The Great Water DebateThe host of The Country, Jamie MacKay, promoted it as "The Great Water Quality Debate". He introduced the two protagonists using political 23 Sep 12:49 AM
The CountryIrrigation NZ slams anti-dam publicity stuntsIrrigation New Zealand is slamming what they call publicity stunts by anti-farming lobby groups dead-set against the Ruataniwha Dam 22 Sep 10:55 PM
The CountryThe Country Today - Winston v Rob editionIt's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is brought to you by a Silver Fern Farms fight as Winston goes head to head with 21 Sep 01:53 AM
The CountryNZ farmer confidence reboundsFarmer confidence is improving, led by optimism returning to the dairy sector after two years of depressed prices.20 Sep 04:16 AM
The CountrySir David Fagan says shearing is a sport that's 'uniquely Kiwi'We catch up with shearing royalty as the countdown continues to the World Shearing and Woolhandling Champs in Invercargill next February 9-11.19 Sep 03:34 AM
The CountryRichard Loe's lamb price woesMr Loe chats to The Country about the price of lamb for the coming season and the state of Springbok rugby.19 Sep 03:15 AM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms awaits OIO decisionSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have a few more nervous days to wait before they learn whether their joint venture proposal can go ahead.18 Sep 04:08 AM
BDBDThe CountryAgri-giants merger ripples NZBayer's US$66 billion acquisition of Monsanto, creating the world's biggest supplier of seeds and agri-chemicals to farmers, will 15 Sep 08:59 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeFurious George - Looking for love or a TV deal?Dom George wonders if Marcella Bakker is really looking for love or just looking for a TV show...14 Sep 09:57 PM
The CountrySmith and Porter debate dirty waterJane Smith and Nadine Porter continue the water debate on The Country.14 Sep 01:54 AM