The CountryRural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'21 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryFlooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmersFlooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers21 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryThe PM ponders the polls on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.21 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountryDairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT eventThe sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.20 Aug 08:49 PM
The CountryĀtiamuri dairy farmers start from scratchThe re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.20 Aug 03:00 AM
The Country'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
The CountryThe Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbersDamien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, Kate Acland.20 Aug 01:45 AM
The Country'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'19 Aug 11:56 PM
The CountryFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryWellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milkThe Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.19 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy tractor fans should head to Southland – Kem OrmondOPINION: This vintage tractor museum will put Thornbury on the map.19 Aug 06:00 AM
The Country'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmersThere have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.19 Aug 04:46 AM
The CountryThe future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The CountryPhil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.19 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryDozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to IndonesiaThe Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.18 Aug 09:26 PM
The Country'Pinnacle of my career' – Simon Walker on being a rowing umpire at the Olympic GamesSimon Walker is no stranger to the world of rowing.18 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.18 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Stick to your knitting' - Submissions critical of Tararua District Council proposed bylawSome properties have been zoned urban, but they have small farming operations.17 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.17 Aug 05:02 PM
The Country'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."17 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryCharitable trust unlocking the power of fruitHeritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryChaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former gloryDemonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.16 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryMarcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exportsOPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.16 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: Fennel - confessions of an aniseed addictOpinion: Florence fennel is flavoursome but sometimes frowned upon.16 Aug 04:59 PM
The Country'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical trainingOverstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.16 Aug 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySelf-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraudTerevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.16 Aug 03:12 AM
The CountryThe Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputerChris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.16 Aug 02:45 AM
The CountryRSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZHortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.15 Aug 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ fertile investment ground for cream of global dairy industry, new reportPrivate capitalists including Graeme Hart, corporates, state-owned firms put down roots.15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMore support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Rabobank's Ben Picton on the OCRBen Picton, Richard McIntyre, Peter Newbold, Jo Luxton, Cameron Henderson.15 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryA whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural showWellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.15 Aug 12:34 AM
The Country'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit KamojThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.14 Aug 05:30 PM
