The CountryPreserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch ShowThe new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.27 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryWhat does it take to be the young butcher of the year?Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryAhuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line againEntries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
The CountryScottish shearer shatters Sacha Bond's world recordShearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron set a new world record.07 Aug 09:35 PM
The CountryWhy Whanganui will be buzzing this weekendWhanganui is going to be in a bit of a buzz this weekend.07 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryHigh noon for J and T Hickey Charity dog trialsThere has been a good standard of competition in the 58th running of the event.02 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwis end shearing test series in WalesNZ comfortably beaten by Wales in test series, but good news for Te Kūiti's Jack Fagan.28 Jul 11:55 PM
The CountryWhere you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.24 Jul 10:18 PM
The CountryA strong crop of finalists for 2024 Arable AwardsThe awards celebrate 'all that’s good in our arable sector'.22 Jul 11:01 PM
The CountryKiwi shearers beaten in first test in WalesIt wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.21 Jul 10:57 PM
The Country'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from EketāhunaOPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”19 Jul 05:01 PM
The Country'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year'Words can’t describe how I’m feeling, the excitement is nothing I’ve ever felt before.'14 Jul 09:14 PM
The Country'Adrenaline will be pumping': Dennis Main's last chance to win Young Farmer titleWaikato Bay of Plenty finalist hopes to follow in 2023 winner Emma Poole's footsteps.09 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryYoung Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final'We’re looking forward to showcasing the mighty Waikato to the rest of the country.'09 Jul 02:30 AM
The CountryYoung Farmers gear up for national final in Hamilton.The Young Farmers national final gets under way this week.07 Jul 10:00 PM
The Country‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone GabrielleWhen the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.07 Jul 07:49 PM
The CountryHeroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries AwardsWinners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.02 Jul 10:22 PM
The CountryDavid Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead ShearsBuick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.01 Jul 04:00 AM
The CountryHigh-country farmers named national sustainability ambassadorsHigh Peak Station’s income is derived from sheep, cattle, deer, honey and tourism.20 Jun 09:36 PM
The CountryFieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event successFieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.18 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryGisborne fencers beat the 'top dogs' at NZ's top fencing competitionLocal trio win all the major trophies at Fieldays.17 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTips for first-time Fieldays visitorsOpinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.14 Jun 06:30 PM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery CreekNation,Hipkins, Luxton, Smith, Dangen Zone, Casey, Langford, Groundswell, Te Brake,Ormrod.14 Jun 02:45 AM
The CountryWaikato-designed robots take over FieldaysMachines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.13 Jun 06:30 PM
The CountryFieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sitesWith two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.13 Jun 06:00 AM
The CountryFieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognitionFieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.13 Jun 03:12 AM
The Country‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this yearThis year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.12 Jun 10:21 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrantsOPINION: Like the rest of the business sector, farmers are feeling the pinch.12 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke NoaC Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.12 Jun 01:59 AM
The CountryDip in spending expected at Fieldays this yearThe gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.12 Jun 12:05 AM
The Country'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMGKPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".11 Jun 10:25 PM
The CountryFieldays: DairyNZ celebrates success of 20-year-old DairyBase toolDairyNZ showcasing 20-year-old online platform at Fieldays.11 Jun 08:14 PM
The CountryHawke’s Bay A&P Show loses a day, new features to be addedA&P shows throughout the country are facing hard times.10 Jun 09:54 PM
