The CountryLet's talk law: Farm Debt Mediation BillThe Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) would establish a mediation scheme09 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPromising signs for future oyster seasonsGood breeding season and low parasite numbers positive signs for Foveaux Strait oysters.01 Sep 11:41 PM
The CountryNorthland farmers to get Mycoplasma bovis update todayNorthland farmers will get an update about the M. bovis situation today.20 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFruit flies a potential serious pest - why we should be worried?Whanganui insect expert Dr Rudi Schnitzler is especially interested in flies.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Highly motivated' honorary fishery officers preserving our fish stockEric Hansen is a voluntary fisheries officer in Northland. He writes about the work.17 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryShearing training needs a shake upShearing industry needs new blood to avoid major shortages of skilled shearers07 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryPoison shellfish warning for Bay's coast"The bloom is dynamic and shifts around."31 Jul 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMuller 'thrilled' to give voice to farmers in primary industries portfolio roleTodd Muller explains how significant a reshuffle to National's caucus is for him.31 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryNZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist saysTop scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.30 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Reshuffle gives Bridges a chance to right a wrongCOMMENT: Many saw move from climate change to agriculture as a demotion. They were wrong.30 Jul 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShell-shock: More than 300 people caught illegally taking kaimoana from Hawke's Bay beachesMore than 4000 paua illegally taken during past four years in Hawke's Bay.26 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farm to become one of NZ's biggest kiwifruit orchardsMore Northland dairy country is to be converted to kiwifruit production.22 Jul 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'15 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBrian Fallow: Living in fear of FarmageddonInterest rates are only one of the risks farmers face.12 Jul 05:55 AM
The Country'There were those that wanted blood': M. bovis farmers 'treated like criminals'Two years since Mycoplasma bovis was confirmed, one farmer says lessons need to be learned30 Jun 10:00 PM
The Country'14 tonnes of adulterated honey': Company and manager fined $370kFirst prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.27 Jun 10:50 PM
The CountryJump in chicken eating prompts new food safety testing probeFresh look at campylobacter testing limits as Kiwis eat more chickens.24 Jun 07:27 PM
The CountryGroup formed to guide catchment wellbeingLarge group with varied interests to work together for catchment wellbeing16 Jun 09:03 PM
The CountryAuckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef MinceMPI says those who ate the meat should seek medical advice if they have health concerns.29 May 09:22 AM
The CountryGrazing practices eyedHawke's Bay Regional Council is continuing its focus on grazing practices ahead of winter.27 May 09:20 PM
The CountryCampaign targets non-registered stockDon't let your cattle leave the farm without NAIT registration.27 May 09:16 PM
The CountryNew animal welfare rules in placeDogs on the open deck of a truck or trailer must be secured.27 May 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Angry farmers blame beastly behaviour from MPI in M. bovis sagaCOMMENT: Angry farmers say one of their colleagues committed suicide.14 May 06:27 PM
The CountryShane Jones: A minister 'on a political mission'Shane Jones was interviewed today as part of the Auditor-General's review of the PGF.13 May 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit Bust to boom: Grower is holding on for his sonPapamoa kiwifruit grower Rob Thode says he is still recovering.08 May 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Harrowing' kiwifruit bacteria hitches a deadly ride and shows no mercyHe desperately tried to fight back but in the end it was a waste of time.08 May 05:38 PM
The CountryFarmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programmeLobby group says timing could not be worse.24 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFishing operator unaware of boat's illegal catchesJudge Harrop: Knowledge of skipper's offending was "not an ingredient".13 Apr 02:24 AM
The CountryStricter stink bug controls proposed for imported cargoSo far this season, border officers have detected 123 live stink bugs.04 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryInvestigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattleSAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.26 Mar 10:03 PM
The CountryFruit fly zone expanded after Northcote discoveryThe discovery of two further male fruit flies brings the total to six.14 Mar 08:12 PM
The Country10 tonnes of fruit destroyed in fruit fly responseDespite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.06 Mar 12:27 AM
