PremiumPremiumThe CountryGareth Carter: Growing your own avocados is rewardingAvocados are a hot commodity in the shops but can be grown at home with a bit of effort.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: The political play for the hearts and minds of farmersCOMMENT: It would appear Labour is not winning too many of those hearts and minds.05 Dec 02:39 AM
The CountryComment: Fair pay agreement proposals will not deliverComment: Fair pay agreement system will come at a cost to our entire economy.04 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is organic food healthier?Comment: Rowarth looks at claims organic food is healthier than food grown conventionally.27 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryKate Hawkesby: Why do extreme vegans have so much beef?Protesting your message about animals peacefully is your right.27 Nov 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPattrick Smellie: RMA reform - call it a space programmeResource Management Act has gone from ground-breaking legislation to a whipping boy.27 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryComment: Hand over prohibited firearms while you still canComment: It's just a few weeks until Govt 'buy-back' of prohibited firearms shuts up shop.26 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeighton Smith: Where has the National Party gone?Comment: 'Lack of political spine and blind to what used to be their core constituency.'25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryArataki Honey celebrates 75 years in businessBeehives were being destroyed by lead arsenate sprays.22 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is organic food chemical-free?Comment: Dr Rowarth investigates concerns around the use of chemicals in food production.21 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryComment: Beyond the dark cloudsComment: Things are looking positive for New Zealand's red meat exports.21 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryTodd Muller: Farmers want to be heardComment: Protesters last week didn't deserve to be dismissed as rednecks.20 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryComment: Methane targets a nail in the coffin for rural economiesComment: Well that's that then...so long to a prosperous and vibrant regional New Zealand.19 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMatthew Hooton: James Shaw's victory double-edgedZero Carbon Act has just deprived the Greens of their best selling point.15 Nov 04:43 AM
The Country50 Shades of Green protest: Farmer Sully Alsop's speechWairarapa farmer's speech on problems he sees with forestry and environmental reforms.14 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country50 Shades of Green protest: Farmer Kerry Worsnop's speechGisborne farmer Kerry Worsnop delivered a speech outlining her concerns on forestry.14 Nov 01:45 AM
The CountryComment: What you need to know about glyphosateComment: Dr Rowarth looks into controversy around glyphosate, found in Roundup.14 Nov 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGuest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reservesCourt of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.13 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor: Forestry is no threat to farmingComment: We want the "right tree in the right place, for the right purpose".13 Nov 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Kampkes: Fonterra must speed up its move from coalCOMMENT: Dairy giant should come clean, or at least open up, about environmental change.11 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryComment: Flawed Zero Carbon Bill puts us at a disadvantageComment: Frustrating to see Zero Carbon Bill pass with its flawed methane targets intact.11 Nov 02:10 AM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: A matter of perspectiveComment: Can Kiwi kids protesting climate change actually make a difference?09 Nov 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Climate change shift enhances Simon Bridges' leadershipCOMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryComment: Sky City could benefit from wool insulationComment: Burning question for Sky City – why not use wool insulation?08 Nov 01:30 AM
The Country400m Parapara Highway slip could widen to one kilometreMP Ian McKelvie discusses the Parapara Road.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryRowarth: Farmers need empowermentComment: Reducing stock numbers, increasing legislation is not the way to empower farmers.05 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryComment: Will protein technology actually restore balance to the global food system?The way consumers understand food is evolving04 Nov 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBryan Gould: Butter's a bit better from New ZealandWe can all help by spreading a little more butter on our toast each morning.03 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBrian Fallow: Trees, yes — but not too manyPlanting is needed to absorb carbon dioxide, but ETS must strike a balance.02 Nov 04:48 AM
The CountryTodd Muller: Give farmers the tools and they will respondComment: ETS plan has sound aspects, but Govt needs to stop focusing on taxing farmers.29 Oct 09:45 PM
BDBDThe CountryGavin Evans: Smelter review a wake-up call on energy policyAnother two-year band-aid - won't cut it.29 Oct 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRon Frew: Freshwater proposals are much pain for minimal gainComment: Potential for social and economic distress on a scale not seen since the 1930s.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour backdown is a Govt winCOMMENT: And it neutralised the National Party at the same time.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... againCOMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.26 Oct 04:00 PM
