New Zealand'We respect each other': Family comes first at High Peak StationCanterbury sheep farmer Hamish Guild has had 20 years in the industry.10 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleGrilled Beef Skewers with Asian Cucumber SaladHere's how to make the perfect beef skewers for summer.25 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
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
KahuExtending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein sourceNew Zealand’s low-carbon beef production is set to accelerate.19 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandTrump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.08 Nov 04:00 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
LifestyleGourmet barbecue beef burger recipeA grown-up burger with big, bold flavours.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Employment'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
LifestyleSalpicon de res recipe - salad, a main meal for springA super shredded beef salad by Mely Martínez.18 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionWho follows the carnivore diet in New Zealand?OPINION: Jessica Persing's 3yo child is one of the carnivore community's younger members.09 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
New Zealand'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'19 Aug 11:56 PM
New ZealandTips on buying better ramsGisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken WairoaFlooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 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
AgribusinessGassy cows and pigs face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world firstBurping livestock levy soon a reality abroad as Denmark goes for tax New Zealand ditched.26 Jun 11:18 PM
AgribusinessNZ exports reach all-time high in MaySurge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.24 Jun 01:59 AM
New ZealandRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
World$6.4m super cow: 'Elite' cattle cloned to feed the worldViatina-19 FIV Mara Moveis is the most expensive cow ever sold at auction.04 Jun 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandMore beef farmers join genetics programmeThere are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMoves to ban lab-grown meat intensify in some US statesFinancial Times: One lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’.01 Apr 12:47 AM
New ZealandTackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.16 Feb 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMeat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.21 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBad news for NZ farmers as Aussie increases sheepmeat supplyFarmers' profits forecast to be 60 per cent lower than two years ago.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeOne size does not fit all farmsBeef + Lamb New Zealand is calling for more flexibility into environmental reform agenda.08 Nov 03:49 PM
New ZealandWhanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate directorMark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightensLower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.16 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM