The CountryPaul Bailey: Still many challenges aheadAs a community we should never forget the dangers of group think.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers Letter: Why blaming farmers doesn't hold waterWater is being discussed across the country, but without solutions.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNational Govt was behind heartland NZWe must ensure recent gains are not eroded by unnecessary taxes and compliance costs.08 Nov 07:00 AM
The CountryZelka Grammer: Importance of keeping GM free zone16000 people were against the indiscriminate planting of GE trees in Northland last year.08 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionSuper Fund's farm buys look good valueFarming is totally unrepresented on the NZX making access difficult for most Kiwis.07 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Prime Minister must nix the TPPThe trouble with the TPP is that it is not only a free-trade arrangement.07 Nov 06:39 AM
The CountryKatie Milne: It's still the govt's jobFederated Farmers has reviewed its legal position on the GMO issue in the Northland RPS.07 Nov 04:30 AM
The CountryConservation comment: Spring brings renewed hopeOur weekly Conservation Comment column.05 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryRick's Beef: Managing complianceWe have environmental compliance coming at us like a freight train.02 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryMike Finlayson: RMA a matter of balanceThe council is a governed by the law of the land. My role is to influence policy.02 Nov 03:30 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threatCOMMENT: Artificial milk and meat pose huge risk to farming industry.31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryJohn Blackwell: Challenges aheadOctober has gone from one of our wettest winters to suddenly a drying-out spring31 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: What you need to know about winter fisheries closuresFish and Game responds to Rural Advocacy Network's "loose-cannon approach to reporting."30 Oct 10:31 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Good luck Jacinda - well, sort of.Jamie Mackay puts a rural perspective on the Prime Minister.30 Oct 02:48 AM
The CountryConservation: Care, kōrero and connectionThis year, we have more reasons than ever to celebrate the river.30 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryEditorial: Regions have waited long enoughThe lolly scramble that is a general election has come and gone24 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: Today's media replaces science with sensationalismDr Doug Edmeades has a bone to pick with the state of journalism.24 Oct 02:46 AM
The CountryGet advice before you go out farmingIt is important to seek advice before you buy a farm.23 Oct 06:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Winston Peters drove a hard bargainComment: The NZ First and Greens deals came at a fairly hefty cost to Labour.19 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRural Ramblings: Swimming phone a winner for teenPhone takes a dive resulting in a late-night swim - and a scheme19 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryMike Finlayson: A year in retrospectMike Finlayson takes an opportunity to reflect on the last year of council.18 Oct 10:56 PM
The CountryRay Geor: We all want cleaner waterwaysClean rivers and a thriving agriculture industry are not mutually exclusive.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySteve Carlé: Fast track gorge processRelief packages needed for businesses while new route is developed.16 Oct 09:31 PM
OpinionJamie Mackay: Time and tide wait for no man, except WinstonJamie contemplates the major events in his lifetime while waiting for Winston...16 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryEditorial: Butter price gets me thinkingMore people are looking to grow their own food.15 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryNature's goodness key to lifeIt's Conservation Week. Take a walk outside and reconnect with a bit of your backyard.15 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryMark Ross: Protecting people and livestock from diseaseVaccination will continue to be a fundamental tool to meet future health challenges.15 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers see land ownership as a privilegeMost farmers see land ownership as a privilege, not a right.13 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryBruce Bisset: Getting over divide and ruleThe only one spinning a line is Peters, flanked by his sycophantic cabal.13 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Tell our good stories, don't feed the trollsThere are certainly challenges ahead for improving water quality, says Katie Milne.12 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryBala Tikkisetty: Plan before you fertiliseMetService is already describing 2017 as "the year it didn't stop raining"12 Oct 06:00 AM
