Cyclone stories of Gisborne farmers feature in Farmstrong book
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The Packards adopted the Albrecht-Kinsey fertiliser system 15 years ago.
Register to join The Country at the Emerson's Golf Open
Join Jamie Mackay on the Otago Golf Club on November 28 to celebrate The Mackaiser.
'I've had nightmares': Petition calls for Govt action to fight toxic weed
Without a proper plan the weed would take over the landscape and dominate pasture.
Getting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weather
Hawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.
Livestock agent Lars Hardy has gift of the gavel
The PGG Wrightson livestock agent is passionate about stock and auctioneering.
Fonterra's need to stay the milk supply market's big cheese about more than pride
Slipping share of milk supply market raises shareholder concern.
Happy hooves, happy herd
Hardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.
Opinion: Why finger limes are worth the splurge
OPINION: These are the most gorgeous fruits I have tried in a long while.
Pastures Past: 'A terrible thing' - 1935 foot-and-mouth warning
"We should not take any risks with it,” said Mr. T. L. Lancaster.
Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news
OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.
Vege tips: Grow spring onions, make potato salad
OPINION: Spring onions are versatile but this dish is my favourite use for them.
'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy
“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.
'Never a dull day': Whanganui gets new graduate vet
Aodhan Wildbore takes up his role as part of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
Trump, tariffs, and NZ's forestry industry: Marcus Musson
Sponsored content: Fingers crossed Europeans get a hankering for Chinese-made furniture.
Opinion: 'Good' is great in rural conversations
OPINION: 'It’s partly about economy of words. Why use 10 words when one will do?'
$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquaculture
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.
Opinon: Farmer wins South Island gumboot throwing title
OPINION: Gumboot throwing is a bit of art and harder than you think.
The Country at the Christchurch Show
Carter, Acland, Duncan, Humm, Wiggins, Nicholls, Trevelyan, Soper, Duncum.
'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven
“Every day is different and we feel as though we’re making a difference in people’s day.”
Livestock report: IHC Calf & Rural Scheme supported at Inglewood sale
Sponsored content: “It’s awesome. The generosity of all farmers, once again, is so good.”
Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
Chlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.
Shane Jones talks Trump, the Hīkoi, and COP29 on The Country
Shane Jones, Andrew Gibson, Chris Russell, Wayne Langford.
Sheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removed
Animal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.
'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market
'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'
'The more farmers earn, the more they spend': Ross Bowmar takes on The Country Fast Five
Five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Six students awarded primary sector scholarships
Six students receive $5000 scholarships to aid New Zealand's farming sector.
Brazilian farmers set to tour NZ
Thirty-two Brazilian farmers will spend next week networking and learning in New Zealand.
BNZ makes a case for $10/kg milk price
BNZ says factors are building towards a $10/kg milkprice from Fonterra.
Luxon talks Trump on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Ray Smith, Jane Smith, Rick Ladd, Hunter McGregor.
'Pretty much gone': Swanndri buried to show wool returns to nature
“We saw worms... eating the fabric and returning those nutrients to the soil."
Lively annual meeting ahead for dairy giant Fonterra?
Pay rises are on the cards for the chair, directors and watchdog councillors.
Getting ticked off with ticks - Keith Christensen
OPINION: Tick-borne diseases are an ongoing battle for farmers.