PremiumPremiumThe CountryĀtihau operation adapts to deal with Covid's impact on marketsThe incorporation's earnings were down slightly for the last financial year.06 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryReport funded to inform councils on farmland use and forestry"We need to get our facts straight on what's actually happening out there."01 Dec 03:30 AM
The CountryFree resources to help farmers prepare for Covid-19 on-farmFree Covid-19 checklists for farmers, growers and lifestyle block owners.28 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDream job for graduate vetThe variety of work and her love of the outdoors drew Netta Rousell to Whanganui.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMan given home detention for wilfully mistreating cowsA man has been convicted of wilfully mistreating cows on a family dairy farm.21 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryChina-bound: 14,000 live cattle in largest shipment from NapierIt is expected to take four days to load the cattle on to the Al Kuwait.17 Nov 08:15 PM
The CountryBoat seized after fishermen caught with 99 snapperAuckland MPI Fishery Officers seized a recreational boat after the group were found14 Nov 03:28 AM
The CountryIndependent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovisEradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.11 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryWilding pines target of $1.3m funding$1.3 million cash boost will help Northland rid itself of wilding pines08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySome farmers out of step with more stringent winter grazing rules - reportRegional council reports find some farms not demonstrating good practice.04 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryTomato exports to eight countries still off the table due to plant diseaseIn April, Pepino Mosaic Virus was found in a greenhouse in Auckland.28 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryWoolies Jeans founder 'ecstatic' over crowdfundingWoolies Jeans has smashed its minimum target on crowdfunding platform PledgeMe.17 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryPoultry farmers face added costs in effort to stamp out Salmonella strainMPI introduces stricter controls in bid to control Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak.13 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryFarmlands keen to assist with vaccination drive in rural areasFarmlands held trial pop-up vaccination clinics in Whanganui and Palmerston North.07 Oct 01:15 AM
The Country'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryMan charged for trading $1.2m of unreported seafood namedMan pled guilty and was sentenced to 12 months home detention and fined $525,000.05 Oct 03:45 AM
The CountryFlood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."04 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryCanterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation projectSoil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.27 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryDemand for NZ apples in India continues to growApple exporter says efforts to grow demand in India are proving fruitful.22 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sectorAnne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board19 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryGovt investment in farmer-led catchment groups sweeps past 150 mark171 catchment groups have now been invested in by the Government.15 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryGroundswell NZ calls for winter grazing submissionsThe fight against unworkable regulations continues for Groundswell NZ.07 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryOyster parasite not in Foveaux Strait despite warning it wasBiosecurity NZ says test results were wrong and Bonamia ostreae was never in the strait.31 Aug 09:15 PM
The CountryConfusion reigns over Covid-19 whitebaiting rulesMixed messages from Government departments is causing confusion among whitebaiters.24 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryFears some butchers won't survive extended lockdownRetail Meat NZ says contactless delivery not a viable option for many butchers.22 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''20 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Essential part of producing a crop': Pruners and sprayers essential workers, Govt decidesDamien O'Connor met with more than 180 primary sector leaders and gave them good news.18 Aug 03:46 AM
The CountryMore than 25 million trees planted, targeting erodible landAdditional Te Uru Rākau funding boosts Horizons' Sustainable Land Use Initiative.13 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMPI continues effort to control tomato diseasePepino mosaic virus can affect the yield of crops and delay fruit growth.26 Jul 11:30 PM
The CountryExpanded testing after salmonella detected at three poultry farmsOverall risk to consumers considered low.22 Jul 07:31 AM
The CountryJudge rules out fine for Northland farmer as offence too seriousFence wire wrapped around bulls for months, MPI prosecutes Northland farmer.08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryGrazing sought for drought and flood-affected Canterbury livestockWorst affected farms need alternative grazing for sheep, beef cattle and dairy cows.27 Jun 11:30 PM
The CountryIwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.26 Jun 04:12 AM
The CountryMPI to add to 'lessons learnt' from M. bovis eradication programmeEradication of M. bovis one of the most significant biosecurity challenges faced in NZ.22 Jun 12:00 AM