PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPeter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winnersHealthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.20 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farmsSouth Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.20 Mar 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second termOPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.20 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025 Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.20 Mar 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?20 Mar 02:57 AM
New Zealand'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year resultMiles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.20 Mar 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine seasonWine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.19 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandShare Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awardsThe Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.19 Mar 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand spent $26.4 billion more than it earned in 2024 – that’s an improvementThe current account deficit has narrowed on improved tourism and dairy exports.19 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence on The CountryBruce Weir, Mike McIntyre, Karen Williams, Andy Borland, and Hunter McGregor.19 Mar 12:29 AM
New Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandFlat result in latest Global Dairy Trade auctionThe Global Dairy Trade auction recorded a 0.0% result overnight.18 Mar 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomy in line for $10 billion boost if farmgate milk price stays highA back-to-back $10/kg milk price would put money in farmers' back pockets.18 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandTodd McClay talks trade with India on The CountryTodd McClay, Damien O'Connor, Matt Chisholm, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Todd Clark.18 Mar 12:51 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthFood for thought: Could you eat only food produced near you?Opinion: “Locavore March” is promoted as the new way of eating with the mind engaged.17 Mar 10:14 PM
New Zealand'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'17 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandNorthland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia coupleFar North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ blueberries ripe for expansionNew Zealand produced about 4000 tonnes of blueberries in 2023/2024 on 1000 hectares.17 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandGolden Shears champ shines at Warkworth A&P ShowAll the shearing action from the Warkworth and Methven A & P Shows.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily fun at the Waiau A&P Show'It’s always had an atmosphere of being a friendly show.'17 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rulesRichard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.17 Mar 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandKiwis beat Wales in first shearing testKiwis David Buick and Jack Fagan defeated Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.16 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."16 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in ŌropiA Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCitrus trees: A fruitful addition to your gardenOpinion: I have always had this saying, “A house is not a home without a lemon tree".15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThistles a 'menace to conservation' in 1948“If this goes on, in 10 years there will be 100,000 acres devoted to thistle."15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventureCouple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow Justine Daw has helped farmers to fence 900kmKMR is NZ's largest harbour restoration initiative and second-largest catchment group.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunters donate venison to needy families in SouthlandHunters can gift venison to foodbanks via the We Hunt Food Trust.14 Mar 04:00 PM
