The CountryBlack market helps spread cattle diseaseNumber of farms under control for Mycoplasma bovis jumps from 130 to 290.10 May 12:05 AM
The CountryPrime lamb price risePrime lamb is tipped to reach $8/kg this winter for the first time since 2011.09 May 04:15 PM
The CountryAg Challenge, a Whanganui stakeholderAg Challenge is an active community player inside and outside the classroom.09 May 09:00 AM
The CountrySix ways to spot a looming recessionEconomist Cameron Bagrie shared economic warning signs of recession with farmers.09 May 08:00 AM
The CountryNew Mycoplasma bovis find on North Canterbury farmA farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis in the north Canterbury region.08 May 11:13 PM
The CountryEditorial: David Parker's waterway plan needs more clarityThe work of farmers fencing streams is paying water quality dividends but more to do.08 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers doing a 'great job' - ShawJames Shaw says this Govt's approach to climate change is not just about farming.08 May 04:48 AM
The CountryDecision imminent on Mbovis cattle disease battle planBiosecurity risks so far don't come bigger than Mbovis cattle disease.08 May 03:52 AM
The CountryLabour shortage hits kiwifruit industryThe Bay of Plenty urgently needs 1200 pickers to harvest this season's kiwifruit crop.07 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarm limits an 'assault on the regions': BridgesThe Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.06 May 09:33 PM
The CountryNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
The CountryCommon sense a valuable farm safety toolHawke's Bay Farmer of the Year David Danks says self-responsibility is a must for farmers04 May 06:00 PM
The CountryPatoka site cleared of latest disease linkFarm east of Pahiatua identified as latest infected property.04 May 05:46 AM
The CountryHow Fonterra rates alongside rivalsFor first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.01 May 09:15 PM
The CountryFarmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant speciesBrent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.30 Apr 09:38 PM
The CountryCow pee: 200 tonnes of nitrogen leaching each dayUrine from 4.8m dairy cows putting 200 tonnes of leached nitrogen into groundwater daily.26 Apr 06:33 AM
BDBDThe CountryPhilippines-based company mounts $438m takeover bid for TegelThe offer comes at a time when Tegel has been beaten up with multiple earnings downgrades.25 Apr 09:14 PM
The CountryDon't be afraid of our water, says Horizons chairHorizons Regional Council talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Apr 01:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryFarm sales drop as cattle disease keeps farmers nervousFarmers are being cautious due to the recent outbreak of mycoplasma bovis.23 Apr 12:32 AM
The CountryFarmers will soon be able to test for cattle disease M. bovisA new diagnostic tool is being developed to allow farmers to test for M. bovis.18 Apr 12:01 AM
The CountryHundreds in line for Ravensdown rebateFertiliser rebate worth $17.50 a tonne to be paid out in June.17 Apr 07:47 PM
The CountryFarmers in sights of new climate committeeThe Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.17 Apr 05:33 AM
The CountryMarked improvement in NZ river water qualityNew data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.16 Apr 03:06 AM
OpinionEwan McGregor: Tread carefully with rates risesEnvironmentalism comes at a cost, but why should farmers bear more, asks Ewan McGregor.15 Apr 09:50 PM
The CountryLow intensity dairy farmers take awardSustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryFonterra brass urged to give a Kiwi CEO a goFonterra shareholders want a Kiwi chief executive this time round.15 Apr 04:56 AM
The CountryHistoric Whanganui farm window to pastCherry Bank Farm is one of Whanganui oldest dating back to the first settler Jock McGregor11 Apr 05:45 PM
The CountryRural health group urgently seeks fundingThe eroding of services for rural communities has to stop, says RHAANZ.10 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryFonterra beaten in race to buy Argentinian dairy co-opArgentina's dairy co-op SanCor has been sold to a local buyer.10 Apr 07:01 AM
The CountryOIO rule changes affecting foreign farm salesJericho farm sale to a Kiwi is the result of OIO rule changes, says Minister10 Apr 05:59 AM
The CountryKiwi Jericho Station winner 'chuffed' but not anti foreign investmentFarmer Ed Pinckney is the unconditional contract-holder.10 Apr 02:27 AM
The CountryInstalling on-farm water storage complex, farmer saysHawke's Bay farmer says not everybody has the appropriate land for on-farm water storage.06 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryOpinion divided over irrigation funding cutsDisappointing but not surprising say those in favour of funding large scale water storage.06 Apr 05:05 AM
