The CountryWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
The CountryFarmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surgeSome arable farmers face fuel bills of up to $4000 extra a day at harvest.10 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryDairy Expo draws 174 exhibitors and strong farmer supportVisitors included farmers from the South Island, Northland, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.09 Mar 09:19 PM
The CountryDeadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forks05 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Is there a 'freshwater tax' in the RMA overhaul?Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Hooper, Don Morrison, Mark de Lautour, and Rick Ladd.03 Feb 01:16 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
The CountryGolden Key plan aims to win back rural doctors with warm welcomesOrganisers say making doctors' families feel welcome is key to keeping them rural.27 Jan 04:59 AM
The Country'Wiped out entire crops': Canterbury farmers frustrated by wild weatherFarm leaders estimate this season's hail damage at about $10m in Canterbury.26 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountryDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEORichard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.15 Jan 02:40 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers names new chief executive'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'15 Jan 01:24 AM
The Country'I enable farmers to be heard': Sandra Faulkner on steering local govt reform Local government spokeswoman Sandra Faulkner says Federated Farmers runs in her family.13 Jan 10:45 PM
The Country'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector. 09 Dec 02:08 AM
The Country32 more dairy farms for Canterbury as some grain growers go for milkUp to 25,000 more dairy cows could be added to Canterbury's herd this year.01 Dec 01:55 AM
The CountryOne North, one council: Farmers say unitary authority would make work tenable againNorthland’s four councils employ 1539 staff, a number farmers say is excessive.29 Nov 12:00 AM
The Country'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country'A huge concern': Irrigation equipment smashed by windsMore than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury. 28 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
The CountryFalling trees kill sheep, cut power in WairarapaFederated Farmers Katie Wyeth said weather conditions had caused havoc.23 Oct 08:43 PM
The CountryThe Country: Feds president on new methane reduction target Wayne Langford, Scott Champion, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan, and Richard Loe.13 Oct 01:04 AM
The Country'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade with IndiaTodd McClay, Bex Green, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Kate Acland.07 Oct 12:42 AM
The CountryThe Country: What's next for Synlait? Richard Wyeth, Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Mark Patterson.06 Oct 01:39 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
