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
The CountryPlantain project working well in Tararua DistrictPlantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.27 Mar 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."26 Mar 08:00 PM
The Country'We knew we were in strife': Community mucks in to help flooded farmThree-quarters of Naomi and Blair Castles' farm was underwater after the cyclone.25 Mar 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaroundCompany hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCarbon farming firm opens office in MartonThe Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
The Country'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySoaring on-farm inflation will gobble farmer rewards from Fonterra's half yearBoat showrooms can stand down, soaring on-farm costs got to the money first.17 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryFarming isn't work, 'it's his life'History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.17 Mar 01:07 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80mSurvey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.15 Mar 06:37 PM
The CountryGrants allow Māori to develop underutilised landHapū hunt to make whenua Māori profitable in truffles.15 Mar 06:32 PM
The CountryB+LNZ report says farm profits could fall more than 30pcBeef + Lamb NZ CEO says now is not the time for "tsunami of legislation and regulations."15 Mar 02:04 AM
The Country'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rantTeen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.14 Mar 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwis are open to GMOs but is the Govt?OPINION: Poll shows 72 per cent believe farmers should be able to plant GM ryegrass.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFeds estimates cyclone could cost farmers over $1b"There are farmers and growers whose livelihoods ... have been stamped out overnight."09 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryBaygold's Olivia and Josh take gold at Farm Environment AwardsBaygold a great example of integrating environmental excellence and kiwifruit production.07 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryAward-winner takes family farm into fifth generation“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”07 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryExtraordinary images from ‘paralysed’ cityIrate farmers have brought a major city to a standstill, staging an epic tractor protest.06 Mar 11:28 PM
The CountryRegion's leading farmers announced at award dinnersThe Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.06 Mar 09:25 PM
The CountryCyclone-affected farmers share their stories for fundraising effortAll funds raised from Te Pari's Givealittle page will go to Rural Support Trust.05 Mar 11:16 PM
