Burger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partner
New Zealand recorded a rare trade surplus last month.
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Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%
The conversions are at Edgecumbe and Fonterra’s Whareroa site in Taranaki.
Farmer denies charges of failing to fix illegal earthworks
Colin Boyd argued that Taranaki Regional Council now agreed he had not altered a stream.
'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer title
Kate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.
Rabobank's Michael Every talks Trump and trade on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Michael Every, and Hunter McGregor.
Wetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreak
The majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.
'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost
The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.
The Country: Apple grower Paul Paynter on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact
Will Wilson, Paul Paynter, Mike Petersen, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Phil Duncan.
'A very rare event': UK confirms human case of bird flu
'The risk to the wider public continues to be very low' – UK Health and Security Agency.
‘Nauseating’ worm farm granted consent to expand
The smelly farm has been given the green light.
'Unfair': Tax change sows anger on English farms
Last month, Adam Stanbury joined hundreds of other farmers in a tractor protest to London.
The Country: Damien O'Connor on Trump, Jones, and Ardern
Damien O'Connor, Dennis Neilson, Sirma Karapeeva, Farmer Tom Martin.
Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
Results from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.
Fonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive Bovaer
Trials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals.
A time-honoured feature of rural life
The Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.
Down but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunity
Fonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.
Egg-citing growth: Meet the innovative Bennik family
The Bennik family farms 216,000 layers across various sites in New Zealand.
Vege tips: A bountiful summer harvest
Opinion: Wow, this summer is shaping up to be a wonderful growing season.
Alexia Phillips to attempt shearing world record
World Sheep Shearing Records Society confirmed Alexia Phillips’ February bid this week.
Red meat sector launches Dragon's Den challenge
The best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.
Moleskins fit for a king in 1903
"The King ... wearing a waistcoat of that glossy fur, has caused a boom in moleskins."
Dairy farmers drive LIC profits despite financial challenges
Livestock Improvement Company's net profit is nearly 35% up on last year.
Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity
The Northland farming couple turning fields into gold
Matawhero Saleyards sheep sale postponed due to insufficient stock
A PGG Wrightson stock agent said farmers were “holding off” from putting stock up for sale
The Country: Why Zoe Carter loves farming
Chris Brandolino, John McOviney, Zoe Carter, Stu Duncan, Duncan Humm, Jason Walls.
NZ’s fruit bowl shrinks as Cyclone Gabrielle impacts linger
"Some balance sheets are so bad people will have to exit the industry ultimately."
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
Science and farming on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Peter Newbold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Opinion: Why budget battles make politics a zero-sum game
OPINION: In a zero-sum game of a finite budget, for every winner, there is a loser.
Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rules
Country's main farming union said ruling will have 'a huge impact' on farmers and economy.
Focus Group chance to help take farms 'to next level'
Registrations remain open for farmers keen to be part of regional B+LNZ Focus Groups.
‘Nothing has changed, we have just added to it’: A&P show excitement builds
Dannevirke A&P Show returns in 2025 'bigger and better', with new events.