The Country82-year-old farmer who badly treated cattle admits management of his farm “got away on him”Farmer fined for ill treatment of cows on Kaipara cattle farm20 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairmanInflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.17 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Farming versus sustainabilityWairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.17 Feb 01:20 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farmsFarmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.16 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNgāhinapōuri’s Waipiri Holsteins dominate national Holstein showWaipiri Holsteins receive more accolades at the 2023 NZ Dairy Event.14 Feb 08:00 PM
The Country'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factoriesBig exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.09 Feb 01:00 AM
The Country'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payoutKimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.03 Feb 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliteratedAfter an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.28 Jan 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPhotojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plateThe book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.21 Jan 11:00 AM
The CountryFloodgates still open in RiversdaleCyclone Hale left Riversdale farms with metre-deep river sediment covering entire paddocks20 Jan 03:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmer accused of being stoned at work, sacked after posting about cannabisThe fired worker has now been awarded $20k for the unfair dismissal.16 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRural support trust walks with communities when things get toughThey're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.15 Jan 10:53 PM
The CountryCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
The CountryGrowers warn of price spike after Cyclone Hale'The fruit will just explode and berry growers have been severely affected.'11 Jan 06:32 AM
Rural businessPavlova and biscuits at risk as prices riseCommercial bakers are feeling the heat as egg shortage drives up wholesale prices.04 Jan 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs riseSome farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.01 Jan 05:00 PM
The Country'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheepIt's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.20 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRangitīkei water scheme idea dries upFunding from the Provincial Growth Fund was applied for, but never given out.19 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Meat the Need': Call goes out to Central Hawke’s Bay farmersFarmers can pledge to donate livestock and dairy farmers can sign up to donate milk.13 Dec 02:32 AM
The CountryGreens speak on their ' ‘biggest frustration’ - and optimism for 2023The party co-leaders say they are committed to being part of the next Government.12 Dec 06:10 AM
The Country'It's just like a big jigsaw'Ian Moore's project is part experiment, part passion, part legacy for future generations.12 Dec 12:13 AM
The CountryGerman police seek help in solving bull sperm heistAbout 60 containers of the seed were stolen from a farm In Olfen.07 Dec 11:15 PM
The CountryFieldays 2022: Same, same but different indeedLower visitor numbers offered an opportunity that a big event might not have been able to.06 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryWin, win, win: Fieldays recognises industry leaders with awardsFieldays Society crowns four Innovation Award winners and three fencing champs.06 Dec 01:30 AM
The CountryMilktech NZ always looking to have an edge on rivalsAiming to be one of the most recognised and reliable world brands in milking equipment.05 Dec 10:35 PM
The CountryNZ edges closer to sustainably-farmed whitebait with new projectBluff-based pilot project aims to make land-based commercial whitebait farming a reality.04 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryOpen call for Open Farms hostsOpen Farms initiative seeks more host farmers for national open day on March 12.03 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovt’s new $2000 broadband installation grant for rural homes - Starlink will be eligibleNew $15m scheme will cover about 7500 remote households.01 Dec 11:51 PM
The CountryFieldays TV - catch up on all the day's events right hereCatch the latest from Mystery Creek, available on demand with Fieldays TV.01 Dec 08:26 AM
