The CountryComment: DIRA recommendations disappointingComment: Fonterra says farmers will be left feeling "unheard" after DIRA changes.06 Jun 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShane Jones hits out at critics, calls farmers 'moaners'MP says farmers are too soft on National and need to stop "bitching and moaning".15 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers to work harder to reduce methaneFarmers expected to shoulder disproportionate climate change burden - Cranstone says10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe zero carbon bill: Hawke's Bay really needs it, council chair saysThere were clear skies in China on Wednesday as Hawke's Bay choked on fire fumes.09 May 04:57 AM
The CountryOpinion: What the Official Cash Rate cut meansComment: Most central banks have moved from being hawks to doves writes Nick Clark.08 May 10:29 PM
The CountryFarmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programmeLobby group says timing could not be worse.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCapital punishment: High debt weighs down dairy co-opsHigh debt has taken its toll on NZ and Australian dairy co-ops.04 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryUdderly ingenious: 'Cow toilets' to cut ammonia emissionsThe system from a Dutch company was developed as a solution for ammonia reduction.02 Apr 06:25 PM
The CountryAgri skills of three age groups on show for publicAspiring farmers aged eight to 31 compete for regional titles.29 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Fronting up to drench resistanceIt was good to the see the spider in the rain gauge needing to evacuate17 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryKauri dieback disease too important to ignoreWe have no way of eradicating this disease - at best we are just slowing its spread.14 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountrySilence of the lambs: Why are farmers quiet on CGT?Farmers called it a "mangy dog", but so far they're quiet on capital gains tax threat.08 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Rural people need to plan for disasterComment: Rural people need to plan and learn about disaster survival.21 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountryFederated farmers: Lessons for tourism, forestryFederated Farmers: Some of our best soils are lost to suburban spread, writes Kim Reilly.19 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryHot and dry start to the year lingering in RotoruaIt has been a dry start to 2019 for Rotorua, and the dry weather is looking to continue.09 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryKirsten Bryant satisfied with board work - time to step downSatisfied with her time on Beef + Lamb board, Kirsten Bryant lets someone else have a go08 Feb 01:24 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Facing a future that looks hardFarmers and their communities are frustrated07 Feb 08:19 PM
The CountryTasman fire puts pressure on cropping farmsMany in the horticultural sector will have to decided which crops to destroy.06 Feb 11:30 PM
The CountryAgriculture still 'a bedrock' of Ruapehu economy, mayor saysFarmers and council talk about priorities for the Ruapehu District06 Feb 03:15 AM
The CountryRemains of slaughtered cows dumped at riversideDumping linked to recent reports of stock thefts.04 Feb 06:10 PM
The CountryNZ media focus on Trump rather than TaratahiComment: Our national media seems to focus on Trump rather than Taratahi.18 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: 'Tis the season to be pragmaticA bit of honesty with your loved ones will go a long way at Christmas20 Dec 05:00 AM
The CountryHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryDogs with parasites spread sheep measlesWhanganui has a higher than average prevalence of sheep measles22 Nov 10:38 PM
The CountryMake your voice heard - every submission countsEvery submission counts; every voice does get weighed up against those it opposes06 Nov 12:00 AM
The Country'Never been shorn' sheep heading in for a trimThe ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.08 Oct 06:10 AM
The CountryFarm under MPI control, owners feared losing herdKim Houlahan and Brendon Gardiner are glad their hard time is over01 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryM. bovis - Care needed with wandering stock"You do not just place rogue stock in a paddock and walk away without telling anyone."30 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Plenty of help on hiring staff on the farmA Taranaki Federated Farmers employment seminar will help ease hiring fears.19 Sep 03:30 AM
The CountryFarmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of childFarmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.18 Sep 03:07 AM
The CountryEndeavour Fund welcomed by Federated FarmersFederated Farmers has no issue with the govt investing $249 million in the Endeavour Fund.18 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Good to be 'out there listening'Federated Farmers' new CEO Terry Copeland freely admits he is not a practical person.10 Sep 01:02 AM
The CountryRoundup wrangle: Glyphosate debate reaches NZRoundup makes our paddocks yellow, but is it green? Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Sep 06:00 PM
