PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowing pains: Scientists paint troubling picture for NZ’s crucial farm pasturesProductivity gains in New Zealand’s plentiful pastures have now stalled, or even declined.05 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryThe New Year's races in the 1800s"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHonoured: My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie“It’s not an award for us, it’s an award for the industry.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Goodbye 2024 - what’s in store for forestry in 2025?Sponsored content: Billy Joel could rewrite 'We Didn’t Start the Fire' based on 2024.29 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryFrom dairy farm to café: Couple's organic cheese successKelvin and Cathy Haigh's cheeses have won them many awards over the years.26 Dec 04:02 PM
The CountryVege tips: Welcoming bees and insects to your gardenOpinion: Bees and other pollinators are vital to every garden.25 Dec 04:01 PM
The Country'What a feast we had': A 1930s farming Christmas"After tea, we had a concert and all declared that it was the merriest we had ever seen."24 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: It's going to be a hot one – lettuce not fryOPINION: Kem's mulching and watering to keep her vegetable garden cool.23 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryGP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchardTauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.22 Dec 04:02 PM
The CountryBoozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."21 Dec 04:01 PM
The Country'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”21 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: What to do with too much produceOPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.21 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryVintage treasures await at Geraldine's car and machinery museumThere's something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.20 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmer, soldier, vet: The man behind Comley GreenNichol Ashton Larney arrived in NZ in 1875 and became prominent in the Piako District.20 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySir John Key wraps the year on The CountrySir John Key, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Rookes.20 Dec 01:05 AM
The CountryDoors opening for women in farmingWomen in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.19 Dec 10:12 PM
The Country'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up callMichael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.19 Dec 09:26 PM
The CountryWarning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'19 Dec 07:49 AM
The CountryWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
The CountryThe Country: Wayne Langford wraps the yearWayne Langford, Todd Charteris, Jo Luxton, Stu Drew, and Chris Russell.19 Dec 12:54 AM
The Country'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young livesJulie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.18 Dec 09:24 PM
The CountryMeet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'18 Dec 02:00 AM
The Country'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."18 Dec 01:11 AM
The CountryThe Country: The PM's ag person of the yearChristopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Calvin Leen.18 Dec 01:04 AM
The CountryDairy prices drop for ChristmasThis is the first negative result since a 0.3% dip at the October 16 event.17 Dec 08:01 PM
The CountryThe Country: Who is Shane Jones’ ag person of the year?Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Mark de Lautour, John McOviney.17 Dec 12:26 AM
The Country'It doesn't feel like work': Laura turns horse dream into thriving business"I dreamed of owning my own farm and I always wanted to be involved with horses."16 Dec 09:54 PM
The CountryOff-grid living at Golden Bay farmThe farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.16 Dec 07:53 PM
The CountryHorowhenua AP&I Show marks 119 years with exciting events for familiesHorowhenua AP&I Show celebrates 119 years with fun activities for all the family.16 Dec 07:08 PM
The CountryKiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'16 Dec 01:24 AM
The CountryDavid Seymour’s politician of the year on The CountryMarc Gascoigne, David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Phil Duncan.16 Dec 12:15 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthWhy the good old days are now: Dr Jacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth looks back at 2024 and what's in store for the future.15 Dec 11:02 PM
The Country'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passingProminent Canterbury farmer Colin Drummond dies after a brief illness; family shocked.15 Dec 10:02 PM
