WorldMorocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisisBy 2031, Morocco will host four of the 10 largest desalination plants.09 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord red meat prices on The CountryKate Acland, Maegen Blom, Doug Avery, Tom Martin, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, and Phil Duncan.09 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandWestern Australia sheep tour sparks new thinking for Kiwi farmersNew technology and declining sheep numbers were of interest to the Kiwi farmers on tour.08 Sep 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRiding the wave: Sheep and beef exports surge to new global peaksNZ beef export prices to the US rose from $10.08/kg last year to $11.73/kg in July.08 Sep 05:03 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Nadia Lim on her new showIngrid Smith, Stuart Nash, and Nadia Lim. 08 Sep 02:17 AM
New Zealand'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservationJack Karetai-Barrett is a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project.07 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandNZ red meat exports continue to achieve high valuesMeat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva said the EU was a standout market.07 Sep 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTime to tackle the least-enjoyed job in the gardenOPINION: It’s a tough but necessary garden task, but I promise the results are worth it! 06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking from the roof - water worries in 1877“In rain water collected in tanks, the organic matter is very uncertain in its origin."06 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJed Eden: Making hay while the sun shines - finance tips for farmersOPINION: Making hay while the sun shines. What farmers should consider in a strong season.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Southland's Ranfurly Shield win more than just rugbyOPINION: Gather round for a tale of David, Goliath and a Log o' Wood.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFourth Hawke’s Bay farm in five months sold to overseas buyers for forestry'Marginal' land was chosen because 'we don’t want to pick the eyes out of the community'.04 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandStephen 'Beaver' Donald talks rugby on The CountryStephen Donald, Wayne Langford, Craig Hickman, Dean Rabbidge, John McOviney,Chris Russell.04 Sep 01:43 AM
New ZealandThe popular holiday region with sweeping speed changesSpeed limit reductions signal the end of a tumultuous process that goes back to 2022.03 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandOtago chicken farm to reopen after eradicating bird fluMainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm will soon resume egg production.03 Sep 10:15 PM
New ZealandFarmer recounts lightning strike ordealHe passed out and lost his vision for five to 10 minutes after being hit by lightning.03 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why did the GDT drop 4.3%?Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Amber Carpenter, Emma Higgins, and Mark Townsend. 03 Sep 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding ChallengeWaikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.02 Sep 11:44 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices plunge 4.3% in latest auctionGDT auction sees 4.3% price drop; cheddar rises, but powders plunge.02 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on NZ leaving the Paris agreementDavid Seymour, Bryce McKenzie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Todd Clark, and Phil Duncan. 02 Sep 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Swishing of the blade': Could old-school tools change how we garden?Beth Pearsall teaches workshops on scything and other traditional tools. 01 Sep 11:36 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Rethinking the cost of living 'crisis'OPINION: Rethinking profit, pricing and perception in New Zealand.01 Sep 10:52 PM
New ZealandWhat is NZ's role in supporting RSE returnees?'It’s about New Zealand’s capacity to house them appropriately and cost-effectively.'01 Sep 10:04 PM
PoliticsAct calls for NZ to leave Paris climate agreement without ‘realistic targets’Act restated its opposition to putting agriculture into the ETS.01 Sep 09:59 PM
WorldRecord-breaking summer heat should concern us allThe UK's average summer temperature was 16.1C, breaking the 2018 record.01 Sep 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Eggs in one basket': Expert's warning on Fonterra's billion-dollar saleProfessor Alan Renwick warns Fonterra risks losing value-added capacity with the sale.01 Sep 03:17 AM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Mark de Lautour on Open Country Dairy's Miraka dealMark de Lautour, Damien O'Connor, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, and Karin Kos.01 Sep 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Trust and respect': DairyNZ leaders reappointed unopposed'Both directors have made a strong impact during their time on the board.'31 Aug 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save cropsThe nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.31 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandRMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warnFederated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases. 31 Aug 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM