The CountryThe Country Today - Run Nathan Run editionToday the show salutes Nathan Guy who ran over the Tararuas for nine and a half hours!22 Mar 12:44 AM
The CountryBeef + Lamb New Zealand work on telling its storyBeef + Lamb New Zealand have been working on defining the sector's story.21 Mar 07:00 PM
The Country'Fail grade' for NZ's environmental futureNZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.20 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryNZ's future: Zero emissions by 2100?Slashing pastoral stock numbers by up to 35 per cent has been suggested among ways to push New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by 2100.20 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFarmers' mood lifts, outlook uncertainFor the first time in two-and-a-half years, New Zealand farmers expect their on-farm spending to increase and farm debt to reduce.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTwelve Questions with Traci HoupapaAgribusiness leader and company director Traci Houpapa answers twelve questions about life and work.06 Mar 04:00 PM
EditorialHow many cows are polluting urban harbours?COMMENT: Every week we read in the paper that Greenpeace, the Greens, Fish and Game or Massey's Mike Joy are slagging farmers over water quality, writes Alan Emerson.02 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryMan dead after farming accident in WaikatoA man has died after an accident with farming equipment in Waikato.01 Mar 06:43 AM
The CountryAnxiety grows in Florida's farm fieldsThe threat of deportation raids in the US has left farm workers in a state of suspension.26 Feb 01:20 AM
The Country'Reverse drought' stresses Coast farmersA terrible season with persistent rain, little sunshine and depressed prices is proving to be "the perfect storm" for stressed West Coast farmers.21 Feb 08:13 AM
The CountryListen: Te Radar's FMG Young Farmer of the Year updateWe review the first regional final (Otago/Southland) of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year with the new voice of the competition.20 Feb 01:45 AM
The CountryNZ's 'Castle' sold after 30 year resistanceFamily sells last remaining slice of rural land next to Auckland Airport, ending a resistance that began in 1986.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRabbit virus brings hope to farmersFarmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.16 Feb 08:55 PM
The CountryNZ must remain vigilant over pest invasionsNew research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.15 Feb 10:46 PM
The CountryNZ's woolly mutants offer big breakthroughsIt might sound like something straight out of the 2006 horror comedy Black Sheep, but woolly mutants are leading our scientists toward intriguing discoveries - and innovative new products.12 Feb 02:13 AM
The CountryRabobank's Agribusiness report 2017New Zealand agriculture faces a "moment of truth" in 2017, according to a report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.06 Feb 10:16 PM
The CountryNorthland in fifth drought in eight yearsFarmers needed serious rain - up to 100mm - but there was none on the horizon and soil moisture levels across Northland were extremely low.01 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountrySpace-generated data could boost crops, save thousandsSpace-generated data will create more efficient irrigation and maximise crop yields, potentially saving farmers thousands of dollars, Alexandra farmer Gary Kelliher says.31 Jan 12:36 AM
The CountryIrrigation bans reviewed after rainfallThanks to some rainfall in the region last week, some irrigation bans have been lifted.31 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryFinal blows for World Champs' preparationsThe build-up to the 2017 World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships begins in earnest this week.30 Jan 03:40 AM
The CountryWool prices continue downPrices continued their downward trend at last week's South Island wool sale.30 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryShearing champs labour of love falling into place"Imagine the biggest roller coaster in the world and being on it." That is how World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships organising 29 Jan 10:18 PM
The CountryTeviot Valley to host Young Farmers regional finalTeviot Valley Young Farmers Club is hosting the Otago-Southland regional final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year on February 18.29 Jan 09:10 PM
The CountryFinalist looks forward to tough competitionAlan Harvey is looking forward to next month's Otago-Southland regional final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. He is one of eight 29 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionWho is the greater polluter, cows or people?Malcolm Lumsden was recently stopped by a lady pronouncing that "I was one of those irresponsible farmers who allowed their cows to 'pee and poo' everywhere resulting in our rivers all being polluted"26 Jan 09:55 PM
The CountryFarmer, 50, reveals secret to toned bodyA fifty-year-old fitness fanatic has revealed the secret to her youthful physique and rock hard abs.18 Jan 11:27 PM
The CountryBobby calf abuse charges: Man to face trialThe owner of a Waikato-based pet food company accused of abusing bobby calves will face trial by jury. Alan Martyn Cleaver, 5718 Jan 08:03 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy product prices riseDairy product prices inched higher at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stemming two consecutive declines.17 Jan 06:15 PM
The CountryRemuera farmers stymie Katikati growthIt's a classic clash between urban growth and farmers.13 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryNorthland farmers face big dryNorthland farmers are facing drier than normal conditions.13 Jan 07:01 AM
BDBDThe CountryWool prices fall in first auction of yearWool prices at this week's auction fell, particularly for varieties sourced from the North Island.12 Jan 11:48 PM
EditorialDairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focusCOMMENT: Farming does not get the public attention is deserves.02 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryLessons for farmers from dairy slumpAll going well, the milk price could be revised up to $6.50/kg next year, economists say.29 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryInvercargill teenager saddles up pet cowWhen an Invercargill teen was told she couldn't have a horse, she took matters into her own hands.29 Dec 04:45 AM