New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay talks RMATodd McClay, Miles Hurrell, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Bruce Weir, Gerard Rushton.23 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandStock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reformFederated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.22 Apr 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why farmers need scientistsOpinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.22 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious E. coli levels at Franz JosefFurther inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.22 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandLow mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'22 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandFarm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear failsThe tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour talks rural NZ on The CountryDavid Seymour, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Peter Nation, Jack Fagan, Phil Duncan.22 Apr 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBNZ puts dairying consortium into receivershipUK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.22 Apr 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a successMt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.21 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandAnother Gisborne forestry company loses accreditationTwo Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.21 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandNZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.21 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandPastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."19 Apr 06:01 PM
New ZealandNo flies on them: The plant-boosting powers of the humble dung beetleUnsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.19 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe Country: How work visa changes will affect farmersRichard McIntyre, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Kevin Barrett, Barry Soper.19 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandFarmers hanging out for rainWeight gain on ewes going into tupping and mating has been a bit light18 Apr 11:12 PM
AgribusinessFonterra appoints permanent COOAnna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.18 Apr 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farmsOne of the world’s most invasive weeds has been discovered on two Waikato maize farms.18 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandThe future of sheep and beef farming on The CountryToby Williams, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Nick White, Simon White.18 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farmThe farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.18 Apr 03:00 AM
AgribusinessPGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsenMarket conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.18 Apr 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessProductivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.18 Apr 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the stormFlood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.17 Apr 10:28 PM
New Zealand'I'm not spreading coal dust on people's porridge': Shane Jones on The CountryShane Jones, Mike Cronin, Jim Hopkins, Scott Duggan, Karen Williams.17 Apr 01:45 AM
New ZealandForesters awards: Hawke’s Bay family claims North Island foresters awardIt's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.17 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandHopes for Corriedale Shears amid NZ Agricultural Show cancellationThe Corriedale shears, established almost 60 years ago, has never had a cancellation.16 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandLow lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees“There’s hardly any sheep and beef farmers breaking even."16 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandGDT steady but cheddar takes a diveNot much movement on WMP and SMP, while cheddar plummeted 8.5 per cent.16 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandA&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in ChristchurchOrganisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.16 Apr 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEOThe company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.16 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandFieldays Faithful: The visitor who's been more than 30 timesBronwyn has been coming to Fieldays for over 30 years now.16 Apr 03:00 AM
