The CountryFarmers take stock after DebbieThere are fears flooding could affect next season's dairy production.07 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWild weather to continueNo major damage from yesterday's storm, but there's more on the way.09 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Gearing up for the annual plan seasonEvery year in March and April, councils around the country issue their draft annual plans for consultation. Don't dismiss them as 03 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryDairying linked to 'Neanderthal moron'A faeces-covered Rakaia farmer has been labelled a "Neanderthal moron".02 Mar 05:57 AM
The CountryFire bans and drought fears easeSignificant rainfall sees district council lifting restrictions and farmers smiling.27 Feb 05:49 PM
The CountryMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
The CountryNorthland in fifth drought in eight yearsFarmers needed serious rain - up to 100mm - but there was none on the horizon and soil moisture levels across Northland were extremely low.01 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryBig wet, bone-dry: A tale of two summersWhile the eastern region swelters in one of the most rain-deprived Januaries in more than a century, some western areas have been drenched.31 Jan 02:05 AM
The CountryNorthland farmers face big dryNorthland farmers are facing drier than normal conditions.13 Jan 07:01 AM
The CountryDairy farmers cited for non-complianceAlmost a third of Northland dairy farms are significantly non-compliant when it comes to effluent discharges and the region's top 02 Jan 06:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryShare milkers still feeling bank debt pressureA fifth of share milkers who responded to a Federated Farmers survey said they were coming under pressure from their bank on their 13 Dec 04:04 AM
The CountryThieves, poachers target Kiwi farmersMore than a third of Kiwi farmers have been a victim of theft in the last two years, a recent survey has revealed.08 Dec 04:00 PM
ListenListen: Earthquakes - farmers still doing it tough says David ClarkRabobank's Northern South Island Regional Manager talks about the impact of the recent earthquakes on farming in the North Canterbury and Marlborough regions.01 Dec 01:37 AM
The CountryQuake-battered farmers rally togetherFarmers in quake-battered North Canterbury are rallying together, pitching in for supplies, sharing gear, and helping out on damaged properties.16 Nov 04:55 AM
The CountryThe Country Today - Earthquake editionToday's show is a special earthquake edition. We catch up with Doug Avery and Stu Loe - Marlborough and North Canterbury farmers 14 Nov 12:28 AM
The CountryDrought unlikely this summerSummer likely to be wetter than average according to long-term Niwa forecast.10 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Waikato farmers react to Trump's electionWaikato farmers say if Donald Trump scuttles the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement it will be a setback. But, they believe any US withdrawal from free trade may ultimately open up opportunities for Kiwi exporters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Nov 07:45 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Farmers tackle meth in the workplaceFederated Farmers is urging farmers to tackle the issue of methamphetamine in the workplace. Experts say new Health and Safety regulations mean employers are now legally obligated to take steps to mitigate the risk. Made with funding from NZ On AIr03 Nov 05:59 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard stands up for kiwi farming at the World Dairy SummitFed Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard is in Holland at the World Dairy Summit. He found he had to correct the European perception of kiwi farming.20 Oct 09:58 PM
The CountryFonterra rings in board changesMalcolm Bailey and Ian Farrelly to step down from the Fonterra board. First NZ Capital's Scott St John appointed as an independent director.20 Oct 09:20 PM
The CountryMigrants 'crowding out' young KiwisSalvation Army recommends tightening immigration rules further beyond last week's Government decisions to raise the point system.18 Oct 06:29 PM
The CountryStock theft a reality across Whanganui districtIt used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are 18 Oct 07:05 AM
The CountryHidden camera discovered at dairy farmPolice are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.14 Oct 04:58 AM
The CountryRuataniwha Dam stance a worryThe business community has mixed reactions towards a greener and more anti-dam stance on the Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Hawke's 10 Oct 01:30 AM
The Country'There's too much of this going on' - Rick Powdrell on poachingThe Fed Farmers Rural Security Spokesperson discusses poaching and the devastating effects it has on rural NZ.06 Oct 02:02 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard on the GDTA - 'Don't get too excited by one result'Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard caught up with Dom George to talk all things dairy.05 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on Air03 Oct 05:27 AM
The CountryKiwi in top world farming roleFederated Farmers president William Rolleston has stepped in as acting president of the World Farmers' Organisation.29 Sep 03:03 AM
The CountryThe Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards are announcedThe Country has an exclusive for you from Steve Hollander and Tim Myers. They're here to announce the details of the inaugural Norwood 02 Sep 02:15 AM
The CountryFarming practices under fire againHarmful farming practices are being pointed to as a cause of the "disgusting" state of Hawke's Bay's rivers. Although the Hawke's 01 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryMilk price lift raises dairy hopesFarmers have seen two successive seasons of sub-par milk prices and the signs so far have pointed to a third.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard remains cautious over latest GDT resultFederated Farmers Chair Andrew Hoggard is keeping a lid on his GDT excitement.17 Aug 03:22 AM
The CountryDr William Rolleston says New Zealand needs to stick to the rulesThe President of Federated Farmers comments on 1984, weather challenges, the OCR, next week's GDT and kiwifruit export issues in China.11 Aug 02:46 AM
The CountryFarmer confidence improves slightly in JulyFarmers' confidence improved a little since January but remains weak, with commodity and farmgate prices the biggest concern,27 Jul 12:30 AM
