PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovernment's cyclone horticulture relief package relies on generosity of banksCyclone-hit growers fear the Government's loan scheme will put them further into debt.29 Jun 02:38 AM
The CountryNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers still waiting on Government assistanceThe Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.07 Jun 02:04 AM
The CountryDiscovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warnsThe devastating finds should be a wake-up call to the Government, biosecurity expert says.29 May 05:42 AM
The Country$970k of MPI funding allocated to CHB catchment collectiveTLC will work with 17 catchments in Central Hawke’s Bay, covering 216,000 hectares.22 May 11:08 PM
The CountryBad news for beer-drinkers: CO2 costs ‘through the roof’ for local craft breweryGarage Project warns it may need to pass higher costs onto customers.09 May 05:38 AM
The Country'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to deathA 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.08 May 05:35 AM
The CountryFormer Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvationWhile he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.04 May 05:55 AM
The CountrySmashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado CongressAuckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.04 Apr 05:20 AM
The CountryPlantain project working well in Tararua DistrictPlantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.27 Mar 12:53 AM
The CountryHealthcare and aroha being choppered to rural communitiesSeeing the need through a cultural lens critical to mission’s success.26 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the seaPāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.15 Mar 05:02 AM
The CountryContaminated hummus and tahini products on shelves for weeks - Food Safety bossSeveral brands of hummus and tahini have been recalled.01 Mar 05:53 PM
The CountryDavid and Goliath battle to save treesTiny parasitoid wasp is doing its bit to save trees.22 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryFieldays health and wellbeing hub to triple in sizeDue to demand, the Fieldays society increased the size of the health hub at the event.10 Nov 10:35 PM
The CountryTe Arawa Lakes Trust leads the way in biosecurity mattersTe Arawa Lakes Trust wins Biosecurity Māori trophy.01 Nov 05:12 PM
The CountryCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
The CountryGovernment invests $2m in South Waikato bio feasibility studyThe study explores the development of hydrogen and bio-fuels at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill.23 Oct 06:20 PM
The Country'Personal dispute': National MP quits role over battle with govt departmentThe MP and her family are involved in a 'personal dispute' with MPI.14 Oct 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Productive land law ignores opportunity costWere economists involved in drafting National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land?21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on FacebookAbout 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.01 Sep 12:39 AM
The CountryNational: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.01 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryNew Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hourThe deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.30 Jun 05:45 PM
The CountryPrecision technology delivers diverse benefits for Cust farmerPrecision agriculture a game-changer for Roscoe Taggart's arable and sheep operation.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.22 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryOwners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.22 Jun 03:30 AM
The CountryHow Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisionsFernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw took part in a 5-year NIWA irrigation study.20 Jun 03:30 AM
The CountryMPI investigates accusations of mistreatment of live export cattlePhotos and video emerged of stock being hit while being loaded onto a live export ship.31 May 09:00 PM
The Country'I thought it was the booster shot': South Taranaki fisher finds tag in snapperMr Chilt thought something was fishy about the metal tag until he contacted NIWA.31 May 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRadical change is happening in NZ's finance industryThere will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.21 May 11:00 PM
The CountryMoth pest fall armyworm discovered in HamiltonBiosecurity New Zealand urges Waikato maize and corn growers to keep an eye out.29 Apr 10:20 PM
