The CountryDairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyThe Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.07 Mar 07:24 PM
The CountryThe next step in the battle against bovine facial eczemaFacial eczema costs the NZ dairy sector at least $100 million annually in lost production.06 Mar 10:58 PM
The Country'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''06 Mar 10:16 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
The CountryGDT's positive run faces 2.3pc set backKey products skim milk powder and whole milk powder both dropped.05 Mar 08:39 PM
The Country'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmersRural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.05 Mar 08:08 PM
The CountryHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
The CountryZespri battles fake kiwifruit packaging in ChinaChina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office told Zespri it would prosecute the crimes.05 Mar 03:48 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: What nature can teach us about resilienceOPINION: Sometimes we forget we are part of nature.05 Mar 01:45 AM
The Country'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
The CountryGolden Shears and Young Farmers on The CountryGreg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.04 Mar 12:30 AM
The Country'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
The CountryKūmara prices expected to dropAt its scarcest, some kūmara prices topped out at $14/kg.03 Mar 09:54 PM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
OpinionOpinion: Let's work to attract and retain great people on farmOPINION: Farmers are telling me how difficult it is to find the staff they need.03 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryUnderfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough foodOne cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.02 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryFarmers selling stock, land amid ‘extreme’ droughtParts of Marlborough are having their driest period since 1930.01 Mar 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPub slaying: Farmer's widow feels a 'sense of closure' as his murderer is releasedMark McCutcheon was stabbed in the heart, then tried to drive away but crashed.01 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryChamping at the bit: Horse of the Year poised for 'best of the best'Organisers ensure bar lifts for 2024 HOY.01 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountrySunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field DaysThe country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.01 Mar 12:58 AM
The Country'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
The CountryBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
The CountrySheep farming in a ‘challenging place’ - Beef + Lamb NZThis year's shaping up to be the worst for sheep and beef farmers in the past 15 years.27 Feb 09:29 PM
The CountryDogs' skills on show at Wanganui Centre eventRaetihi Collie Club hosted the Wanganui Centre Championships dog trials.27 Feb 08:38 PM
The CountryRetire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanisedA neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".27 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryWhen blade shearing was kingKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.27 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryOpinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan changeOpinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryPGG Wrightson dividends in doubt after profit slumpPGG Wrightson's first-half result reflects tough times down on the farm.27 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryDCANZ calls for capping of agricultural subsidies'Agricultural subsidies need to be a central focus of Ministerial Conference discussions.'26 Feb 09:25 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
