New ZealandCut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% successWorld record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course17 Oct 09:55 PM
BusinessHundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmedAlliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.17 Oct 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviserBut they may not get it until well into next year.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouthland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The CountryJason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.17 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus MussonThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.16 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandUnderstanding the risk of facial eczemaA new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.16 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zespri CEO’s flying startNZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandReassessment on weedkiller ban possible - Environmental Protection AuthorityNZ EPA may ban DCPA herbicides but it could be a year before the ban comes into effect.16 Oct 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ dairy farmers better-placed as season hits its peakIncreased dairy production and better milk prices have boosted on-farm earnings.16 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders the US election on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Mike Cronin, B McLean, Simon Bishell,Lynda Coppersmith.16 Oct 12:59 AM
BusinessKiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend earlyTop fruit quality this season brightens outlook.15 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandTime running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entriesChance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.15 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'15 Oct 09:10 PM
New ZealandPrices take a slight dip in latest GDT auctionOnly two products moved positively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandThe Country on International Day of Rural WomenNicola Grigg, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Stefan Vogel, Marie Fitzpatrick.15 Oct 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groupsFederated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.14 Oct 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in needOver 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.14 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandSir David Fagan talks shearing on The CountryPhil Duncan, Sir David Fagan, Hunter McGregor, Ruth Aickin.14 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandWeedkiller deemed okay in NZ pulled off Australian shelves'We haven’t taken this decision lightly and are exercising a high degree of caution.'13 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandSweetcorn secrets: How to grow the perfect cropOPINION: When I think of summer, I think of sweetcorn.12 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandGrowing Future Farmers needs more farm trainersGrowing Future Farmers has 131 applications instead of the projected 80 placements.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCull or protect? The deer debate of 1930“One could say that the deer are doing more good than harm."12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called EricRoss Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.11 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandMarcus Musson: Positive signs from China but forest owners should hold the high-fivesSponsored content: Don’t go out and plan that trip to the Bahamas yet.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst permaculture garden for Auckland Garden DesignFestGardeners keen on interesting design ideas are in for a treat.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUS and NZ weather with Chris Brandolino on The CountryChris Brandolino, Kathryn Wright, Ben Picton, Stu Loe, and Warwick Catto.11 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandYounger Grower NZ title to Hawke's Bay's Fulford; Gisborne's Terekia wins speech contestYoung Grower national final celebrates success of rising horticulturists.10 Oct 11:07 PM
New ZealandInnovators and scientists recognised at Beef + Lamb NZ AwardsThe judges described one farm as a shining example of innovation.10 Oct 09:10 PM
New Zealand'It’s lovely here': Family move from city lights to country living'Sometimes we all just stand outside and watch the sunset.'10 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers“It would be a terrible waste of time and effort and a huge impost on the community."10 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds, the RMA, and Fish & GameBernadette Hunt, Derek Daniell, Chris Hipkins, John Duffy, and Chris Russell.10 Oct 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.09 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandSuccession: Farmers encouraged to think about the futureFarmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.09 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandPossible record entries for National Shearing CircuitThere are more North Island and international competitors than usual in this circuit.09 Oct 08:53 PM