Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
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School's shearing and woolhandling contest a hit
The school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.
GDT analysis with Mike McIntyre on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Ben Picton, and Phil Duncan.
Study reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.
B+LNZ field day: Diversifying farming income stream through planting
'This event will give you the tools and insights to make the best choice for your farm.'
'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond Northland
Madagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.
GDT: Prices dip 1.6% in first auction of the season
The Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.6% price drop across all products.
Fish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvest
The fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.
King’s Birthday Honours: Two Dames on The Country
David Seymour, Richard McIntyre, Dame Alison Stewart, Dame Catriona Williams, Dan Boulton.
Cream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower title
Regional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.
'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service
'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'
Former Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Peter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
This year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.
The art of composting with Andrea Coleman
Andrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.
Opinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sector
Opinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.
Rabobank Good Deeds 2025: A day’s labour and $5k on offer for rural community project
Sponsored content: Entries for the competition are open throughout June.
Jeremy Baker asks how we double exports by 2034
Opinion: The food and fibre sector plays a vital role in New Zealand's total exports.
King of the Grill: How Charles could win Kiwi hearts (and stomachs)
Opinion: His Majesty’s birthday feels as popular as a vegan sausage at a rural barbecue.
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
Vegetables only a mother could love
OPINION: They may be unattractive and difficult, but that doesn't mean they're not tasty.
Exploring NZ's flax industry: A glimpse into the past
By 1937, New Zealand flax seeds were used to establish a farm in "Charleton", England.
Students transform farm stream with native planting effort
“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."
'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risks
Right Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs.
The legacy of Rene Orchiston's flax collection
Harakeke holds significant cultural importance at Quaker Settlement
Moving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT records
Farmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1.
Farmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving Day
Patience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.
Rabobank Beef Quarterly preview on The Country
Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.
Matawai women top dogs at NZ and South Island champs
New Zealand zig-zag crown to Samantha Shaw; Sth Island straight hunt title to Jo Mcintyre.
School farm course sees 120 students flock to agriculture
The farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.
The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's milk price
Miles Hurrell, Ian Proudfoot, Matt Black, Chris Russell, and Hamish McKay.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms
Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.
$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earnings
Fonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.
From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions
Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.