New ZealandHomekill butcher’s micro abattoir visionThe planned Edgecumbe plant would cut waste and create up to 20 rural jobs.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonChina log supply and NZ forestry: Stable prices but sellers gain edge - Marcus MussonOPINION: Chinese New Year mill closures in China are reshaping log supply and prices.20 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandGDT prices climb again, butter jumps 10.7% in latest auctionWhole milk powder, key to Fonterra payouts, rose 2.5% to $6127 per metric tonne.17 Feb 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Everybody just gets in and helps': Farmers help trapped motorists before contractors arriveTractors used to clear part of a road near Taihape affected by fallen trees and slips.17 Feb 07:47 AM
New ZealandRecord red meat returns on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Andy Borland, Jane Smith, Tom Young a Dave Martin.17 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'Hard hit by the wind': Storms smash grower's berry tunnelsStrong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.16 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Significant crop damage': Wind, rain hammers North Island farmsGrowers warn winter root veges and zucchini losses could hit shop supplies soon.16 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandArchie the apprentice finds his farming feetThe 17-year-old is in his second year of the three-year Pāmu apprenticeship scheme.16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandRural weather roundup on The CountryOn today: Andrew Hoggard, Damien O'Connor, Ian Strahan, Dominic Jones and Phil Duncan.16 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at Clyde Orchard's cherry harvestClyde Orchards is a family business, started by the Paulin family in 1921.15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandBryce Win takes home the glory in Tasman Young Farmer finalThe sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer can now focus on his wedding in two weeks.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandKiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test matchNew Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.15 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandKiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland's hornet invadersThe Vespex bait targets wasps and hornets without harming honey bees.15 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWoolsheds and Wagon Wheel: Glenn Dwight’s Kiwi wedding guideOPINION: The line 'rock me mama' is a universal signal that the night is about to go off.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Dominant position': NZ's frozen meat trade in 1939An official 1939 yearbook showed NZ's mutton and lamb dominated the United Kingdom market.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Clever ways to preserve your harvestOPINION: Got excess tomatoes and beetroot? Kem Ormond's got your back.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandZespri backs new Red80 kiwifruit to lift RubyRed salesZespri plans 100ha of Red80 licences for growers in 2026.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prepSixth-generation sheep and beef farmer goes for gold two weeks out from wedding day.13 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Southern Field DaysLuxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.13 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandNZ red meat exports reached record levels in 2025The US led the way with $3.2b in exports, followed by China with $2.5b.12 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandPotato prices could remain high as yields downSome potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20% this winter due to bad weather.12 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandNew wool contract rewards regenerative sheep farmersRegenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for sustainable wool.12 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandWayne Langford talks politics on The CountryWayne Langford, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell. 12 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandKiwis pip Wales in first shearing test matchThe Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.11 Feb 09:54 PM
