New ZealandDavid Seymour talks Pharmac on The CountryDavid Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, Lindy Nelson.17 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
AgribusinessSynlait says it will not meet 2024 guidanceMilk processor says its board is committed to resetting balance sheet.16 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandPrices lift slightly in the latest GDT eventWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.16 Jul 09:02 PM
New ZealandMeet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFungus approved to control Chilean needle grassInvasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.16 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country remembers Norm HewittJohn McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandClimate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings rightOPINION: Fragmentation leads to duplication, gaps and unintended consequences.15 Jul 10:53 PM
AgribusinessScales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34mLong-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.15 Jul 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."15 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandYoung Farmer of the Year George Dodson on The CountryGeorge Dodson, Todd Clark, Jo Luxton, Peter Nation, Phil Duncan.15 Jul 03:15 AM
New Zealand'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional councilHavill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.15 Jul 12:34 AM
WorldDeadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farmsMore than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.14 Jul 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."14 Jul 09:56 PM
New Zealand'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year'Words can’t describe how I’m feeling, the excitement is nothing I’ve ever felt before.'14 Jul 09:14 PM
New Zealand'The time has arrived': Plea to revive Young Farmers Clubs after WWIIPastures Past: “The success of the future farming community depends on you."13 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandScraping by in the 1950s: We had no fridge but we ate like kingsOpinion: On a Tuesday morning, I would take crayfish rolls to school for lunch.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Two awards for Holstein Friesian breeders“We are very honoured and humbled to win both trophies, especially in the same year."13 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand beat France in rare continental shearing testJack Fagan and David Buick beat Frenchmen Pierre Grancher and Gilles Grancher.13 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandHow to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no lessOpinion: Chillies are relatively easy to grow and take very little looking after.12 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandBull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profitsThe region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bitesAs the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.12 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandBig double for Kiwi shearers at Great Yorkshire ShowJack Fagan wins Great Yorkshire Open Final, while he and David Buick take out test match.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Emma Poole's Young Farmer grand final updateEmma Poole, Willy Leferink, Chris Brandolino, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.12 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandSolar farm to grow crops beneath its panels“We’re looking at ... blueberries ... ranui berries and vegetable crops as well.”11 Jul 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.11 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandYoung Farmer grand final catch up on The CountryChris Russell, Jim van der Poel, Chetan Pangam, Andrew Gibson, Chloe Jones.11 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at homeNorth America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.10 Jul 10:33 PM
AgribusinessNgāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estateDeal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.10 Jul 09:13 PM
AgribusinessA2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to SynlaitSynlait waiting for vote on $130m loan10 Jul 09:06 PM
