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
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact PortUse of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.14 Apr 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTurning on overseas worker tap gets praise in WhanganuiMike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.13 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryExotic forests to be excluded from Emissions Trading SchemeThe Government seeks public input on proposed changes to better manage carbon farming.05 Apr 07:20 PM
The Country'Slow, painful deaths': Farmer on home detention after starving 28 cattleA veterinarian said the cattle at a Manawatū farm would have died slow, painful deaths.25 Mar 08:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDargaville research farm helping build climate resilienceNorth research farm overlays science on farming systems23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairying outlook bright, says MPI expertPath to success involves sustainability and regenerative farming practices, farmers told16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui farmer fined for not registering cattleHe pleaded guilty to 13 charges and was fined $31,200.10 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryWoman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seizedA woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.07 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmer fined $35,000 for failing to care for his sheepSouth Waikato farmer fined for failing to treat about 100 sheep with flystrike.04 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryMPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horseVideo shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.28 Feb 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySweet as! Will ice cream be NZ's export bonanza?Ice cream is tipped as New Zealand's next big export hope but not all manufacturers agree.25 Feb 04:20 AM
The CountryMedium-scale adverse event classified across North Island$200,000 worth of Government support for affected farmers and growers.21 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryRules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewedFarming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.03 Feb 08:00 PM
The Country'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prepFive cases have been reported in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board area this summer.29 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryUrgent action needed on special forestry test to stop carbon farming rortOpinion: More recent data shows another 40 consents were granted.28 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryDriverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchardsAs well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.27 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIllegal shellfish collecting on the rise as more people 'rip bust and leave bare'Warning issued that our shellfish stocks will crash if overharvesting continues.22 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Pretty tough conditions for beekeepers'Honey exports are up but prices are down in a time of oversupply.20 Jan 04:00 PM
