The CountryAndrew Hoggard: Putting the fun back in farming"None of us went farming to fill in boxes and sit in front of computers all day long"16 Jul 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnother move in the long Tiwai Pt chess gameComment: Instead of a deal that's best for the smelter, how about what's best for NZ?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeters: Tiwai smelter must be savedComment: Why are we importing junk aluminium while making some of the best in the world?15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGavin Evans: Smelter jobs sacrificed to confused energy policyIt would be laughable if it wasn't so shameful.15 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountryComment: Govt must step in to boost rural recyclingPlastic recycling plan must include agriculture before food basket becomes a waste basket.15 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Greens guilty of gilding the lilyNothing illustrates this problem better than the Green Party's Clean Energy Plan.14 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: The myth about nitrate in drinking waterComment: Don't worry, says Dr Rowarth, drinking water won't give you colorectal cancer.13 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFarmer: Planting farms a 'skinny sheep' ideaPolitics shouldn't be the driving force in the farming industry, writes Kerry Worsnop.11 Jul 09:18 PM
The CountryNZ's good radiata pine an opportunity for Accoya industryAccoya requires pruned, well-grown radiata pine logs and NZ is the best place for that.10 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard: What stands in the way of Govt plans for primary sectorComment: Feds president takes a look at Govt's latest primary sector plan.09 Jul 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow farming must juggle uncertainty and opportunityCovid, drought and uncertainty have tested many of us in ways we could not have foreseen.07 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Stop nudging the primary sectorComment: The sector could do with more understanding and encouragement, not more nudges.07 Jul 01:01 AM
The CountryBridging the gap: Feds boss on her achievementsComment: "What a ride!" Katie Milne reflects on her achievements as Feds president.06 Jul 04:20 AM
The CountryOpinion: Measurable limits on nitrogen and phosphorus a must to protect waterways ecologyRegenerative agriculture over unsustainable dependence on synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.02 Jul 03:36 AM
The CountryKaren Adair: Food and fibre - it's in our natureMPI's Karen Adair on the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund.30 Jun 04:59 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Wake me up after September's electionCOMMENT: We're on track for the most economically-defining election in a generation.30 Jun 04:36 AM
The CountryAgribusiness Report: Has Covid-19 changed the election dynamic?Damien O'Connor and David Bennett share their views.29 Jun 04:59 PM
The CountrySir Peter Gluckman: Food for long-term thoughtSir Peter Gluckman on the evolution of the primary industry.29 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStart of the gardening yearSometimes this is referred to as the start of the gardening year.26 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Forestry sector's hopes lift after rollercoaster rideThe forest sector has been feeling the effects of Covid-19 since early February.25 Jun 10:13 PM
The CountryMark Steed - Covid just one of many challengesConsiderations close to home will push the pandemic to the periphery.25 Jun 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Parker: Open trade doors criticalWe are in a crucial time for the international trading system.25 Jun 06:04 PM
The CountryComment: Rushed emissions trading reform adds uncertaintyFederated Farmers is disappointed to see recent ETS legislation.24 Jun 07:30 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why we can't have it allHaving it all is impossible when operating within increased restrictions and uncertainty.23 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryRacing: CD gallops to return next ThursdayGallops racing is set to resume in the Central Districts19 Jun 05:01 PM
The CountryRex Graham: Have your say on future of waterways and aquifersVoices needed for long-term health of waterways14 Jun 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Shane Jones, King of Hearts or king of pork barrels?Brace for shameless pork barrelling, populism from increasingly desperate NZ First.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissionsParliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategyGlobal headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.11 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDoes fewer cows mean more money for farmers?Comment: If farmers can make more money by destocking, why aren't they doing it?11 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryComment: Why food waste is everyone's fightComment: Govt, companies & consumers all have a part to play in battle against food waste10 Jun 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryJo Raphael: Kiwifruit industry shows resilience in time of crisisCOMMENT: Horticulture just got on and hired workers from other industries.09 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryComment: We need to be smarter togetherUrban and rural New Zealanders need to stop pointing fingers and get on the same page.08 Jun 10:11 PM
