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
New ZealandIHC Calf and Rural Scheme update on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Nadine Tunley, Greg Millar, Todd Clark.16 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandPerson dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farmThe Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.16 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hoursNot a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.15 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandTaranaki loader driver wins national champsStratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.15 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoolshed Roadshow comes to FordellTown will come to country at a Fordell woolshed next Wednesday15 Apr 09:28 PM
New ZealandLast chance a charm for Northern Young Farmer of the YearCaleb Eady's win has secured him the only remaining spot in the grand final.15 Apr 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandNorthland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consentsNorthland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWestland Milk eyeing global cream position as producer of 'white gold' proteinCompany eyes new bioactive product markets after a $70m expansion.15 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandAg Minister Todd McClay live from China on The CountryTodd McClay, Te Radar, Glenn Sutton, Doug Avery, Mark Dillon.15 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandMeet the finalists for Dairy Woman of the YearMeet Myfanwy Alexander, Amber Carpenter, Katrina Roberts and Michelle Ruddell.15 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandA person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.15 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandHow losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourismLosing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower to the people: When electricity arrived on-farm“The country is now passing from the age of steam to the age of electricity."13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviourJemma Ostenfeld's passion is producing fresh, organic food & seedlings for home gardeners.12 Apr 05:00 PM
