The CountryFarmers to get off the farm and into learningThe field day takes place at the back of Stratford.19 May 02:00 AM
The CountryRates debate: Fed Farmers unhappy with proposed increase“Unlike many other submitters, we are actually asking you to do less."18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalistsAcross the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Waiting and not knowing': Future still uncertain for fruit growersHorticultural sector unhappy at being excluded from Government relief package.17 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWaikato farmer wins regional dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is the DWN's Regional Leader of the Year 2023.09 May 09:25 PM
The CountryCall for trucking companies to do better as Moving Day nearsThere have been three incidents of roadside dumping in the Matamata-Piako District.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rainMultiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.09 May 04:22 AM
The Country'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to deathA 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.08 May 05:35 AM
The CountryFormer Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvationWhile he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.04 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRBNZ says falling dairy prices, rising costs, are eating into farm profitsIncreasing farm debt servicing costs also singled out as a concern.03 May 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySalad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on lifeThe farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.02 May 05:00 PM
The Country'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
The CountryFinalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire AwardA judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.01 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAdvocates share mental health message post Cyclone GabrielleCyclone-hit communities face the loss of loved ones as mental health struggles mount.01 May 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.29 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWorkshop focuses on opportunities for agritourismA free one-day workshop on agritourism will be held in Whanganui on May 3.28 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryMohaka dog trial relief in cyclone crisisMore than 100 dogs went through their runs at the Mohaka sheep dog trials.25 Apr 11:22 PM
The Country'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to deathThe calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.24 Apr 05:51 AM
The CountryTwo shearing world records set in WA woolshedFloyde Neil set a new solo record and established a two-stand record with brother Levi.23 Apr 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWarning as milk production and number of cows declineThe smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.20 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
The CountryWaikato farmer finalist in dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is a finalist for the Dairy Women’s Network Regional Leader award.17 Apr 05:50 PM
The CountryCourt order and fines for 'highly careless' farmerStorage facilities discharged dairy effluent into tributaries of Te Mata Stream.16 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryInnovation award for Toko farmersThe Toko farmers won the NZFET Innovation Award.15 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryBrewer Farms win accolades at farming awardsBrewer Farms received two accolades at the Taranaki Ballance Awards.13 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySimon Wilson: After Gabrielle, the challenge of rewildingRewilding sounds like such a good idea, so why don't we fund it and plan it properly?10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCentral Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidatorsIRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDoes the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.05 Apr 05:40 AM
The CountryShowing respect to retired dairy cows - a restaurant’s approachRetired dairy cows are becoming much more than just hamburger patties at this restaurant.02 Apr 08:57 AM
The CountryTaranaki farmers praised for good farming practicesThis Pihama farming couple cleaned up at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.02 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryNorth Island's best sheepdogs vie to be top dog in TaranakiTaranaki's top dogs will be competing for the top spot at the sheep dog trial champs.29 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptakeRocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFuture farmers head to demonstration for learning experiencesEnviroschools and Dairy Trust Taranaki are working together to inspire future farmers.27 Mar 06:00 AM
