New ZealandDecent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought wordThe east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.10 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence on The CountryBruce Weir, Damien O'Connor, Brooke Watson, Farmer Tom Martin.10 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandGovernment gives $1m after farmers turn 'crap' Hawke's Bay paddocks into profit'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'10 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandHam, lamb, pavlova or trifle: What do Kiwis eat on Christmas day?Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in.09 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.09 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandShearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua ShowAge ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.09 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandThe Country: NZ politics with Stuart NashPhil Duncan, Stuart Nash, Pita Alexander, Grant McCallum.09 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandPills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissionsScientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.08 Dec 09:39 PM
New ZealandBoost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei ShowA new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.08 Dec 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewedOPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettesOpinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: A new buzzword in fencingKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
New ZealandA tale of two old tractors“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandWhen coffee leads to collaborationIt all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.06 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Farm-to-forestry conversions with Dr Elizabeth HeegChris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Toby Williams, D Humm, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.06 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandThousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby huntDroppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.05 Dec 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandDairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savingsA new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMiles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk priceMiles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.05 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandReport confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.04 Dec 10:50 PM
BusinessFonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kgFonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.04 Dec 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandMother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'04 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
New Zealand‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpetDisappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.04 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandFarm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.04 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandCoromandel agritourism business wins supreme awardThe walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.03 Dec 11:01 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and scienceOpinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.03 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandDairy prices lift in mixed GDT auctionDairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.03 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
