OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryLOTR actor slams 'clean, green' NZ imageA Lord of the Rings actor who now works as a tour guide operator has slammed New Zealand's "clean, green" image.17 Dec 09:32 PM
The CountryAlliance Group develops super lambInvercargill based Alliance Group says chefs and restaurants have offered favourable feedback on its new class of lamb.16 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryShare milkers still feeling bank debt pressureA fifth of share milkers who responded to a Federated Farmers survey said they were coming under pressure from their bank on their 13 Dec 04:04 AM
The CountryThieves, poachers target Kiwi farmersMore than a third of Kiwi farmers have been a victim of theft in the last two years, a recent survey has revealed.08 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra farmer payout upgradedFonterra has told shareholders that the indicative payout level this season will be $6.40 per kilogram of milk solids.08 Dec 12:09 AM
The CountryMap, guidelines to help stop spray driftGrape growers are hoping highlighting the location of vineyards around the district will minimise the threat of multimillion-dollar 07 Dec 10:10 PM
The Country13,000 salmon die after water turned offSouth Island police are investigating the incident that occurred at the Paringa Salmon Farm Café, South Westland.06 Dec 03:31 AM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: Healthy Rivers"To make the Waikato River swimmable for its full length, in 80 years, will cost a large amount of money", writes Dr Doug Edmeades05 Dec 02:27 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ milk processors lift forecastsAdvances in whole milk powder prices at recent GlobalDairyTrade auctions is bolstering the outlook for New Zealand's largest export commodity.04 Dec 11:48 PM
The Country'White gold' infant formula boom may be overThis baby formula company was a share market darling, riding the wave of a Chinese boom in demand. But the party's over.02 Dec 11:25 PM
The CountryMilk tankers to get access to KaikouraFrom Monday milk tankers and other essential freight will be given access in and out of Kaikoura.02 Dec 08:50 PM
BDBDThe CountryWhole milk powder may rise againWhole milk powder futures for December last traded at US$3,480 a tonne, a 2.1 per cent premium to their previous GDT level.01 Dec 11:29 PM
The CountryDeloitte Top 200: Synlait getting most from milkSynlait has been named the winner of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Best Growth Strategy category.01 Dec 06:24 PM
The CountryDeloitte Top 200: Biggest profits, lossesFonterra topped the Deloitte Top 200 again this year for profit -- increasing 65 per cent.01 Dec 05:08 PM
The CountryFallow deer good meat and 'brilliant' petsIt was a misconception fallow deer were difficult to handle - "they are funny animals but no problem to handle"29 Nov 10:21 PM
The CountryOECD sets the Government some challengesThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has set the New Zealand Government tasks to help stimulate economic expansion 29 Nov 09:49 PM
The CountryRabobank Best of the Country - 26th November 2016It's The Best of The Country brought to you by Rabobank and Jamie Mackay who picks the best of last week for your aural entertainment: John 27 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFewer cows, less milk, but productivity up in 2016Despite New Zealand dairy farmers receiving the lowest milk prices in 20 seasons, milk production dropped just 1.5%. That was one 26 Nov 06:30 PM
BDBDThe CountrySustainable agri NZ's opportunity: reportThe biggest opportunity for agriculture is to be seen as a globally trusted source of sustainably produced goods.25 Nov 11:34 PM
BDBDThe CountryTrade deficit narrows in OctoberNew Zealand's monthly trade deficit narrowed in October the global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.24 Nov 11:30 PM
OpinionStewart: Dairy packs real punchCOMMENT: Watching the Havelock North water contamination debacle unfold is a salutary lesson in just how much power the dairy industry wields.23 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySilver Fern Farms sell off deal to be completedThe controversial deal which will see meat processor Silver Fern Farms sell a 50 per cent controlling stake to Shanghai Maling is set to be completed.22 Nov 04:24 AM
The CountryFarmer injured after falling out of treeA farmer suffered leg and back injuries after falling out of a tree on his Hawke's Bay farm.21 Nov 09:25 PM
BDBDThe Country22 Kaikoura farms forced to dump milkFonterra Cooperative Group says milk collection has been restored in earthquake damaged Culverden, Waiau and Amuri areas.21 Nov 05:15 PM
The CountrySupplies land in tiny cut-off communityEmergency supplies have finally landed in a cut-off community just 22km north of Kaikoura.21 Nov 08:09 AM
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
