OpinionReasons to be positive about red meat's futureOPINION: Is there a food equivalent of the Lord of the Rings?30 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandMustering cattle by car in 1940"This novel method of mustering attracted considerable attention from passers-by."29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondGarden tips: The dwarf v standard fruit tree dilemmaOPINION: Kem Ormond on the benefits of both varieties and which is best for your garden.29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHeavy weather ahead, the four storms facing red meatOPINION: It's a tough business farming cattle.29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionCan red meat recover its glorious past?OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce marketVietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear titleWairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.28 Mar 03:35 AM
New Zealand'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Record year' for cherry exportsInformetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.26 Mar 09:34 PM
Entertainment‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameoWilliam discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.26 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandGlen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment awardThe Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.26 Mar 08:29 PM
New ZealandThousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field DaysMore than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.26 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dadLending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandJack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defenceTe Kūiti shearer is well-placed for a successful New Zealand Shears Circuit title defence.25 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman finalSheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.24 Mar 09:09 PM
Politics‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speechThe NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.23 Mar 12:49 AM
New Zealand‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journeyHigh-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit. 21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPeter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winnersHealthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.20 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farmsSouth Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.20 Mar 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second termOPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.20 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year resultMiles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.20 Mar 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine seasonWine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.19 Mar 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand spent $26.4 billion more than it earned in 2024 – that’s an improvementThe current account deficit has narrowed on improved tourism and dairy exports.19 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence on The CountryBruce Weir, Mike McIntyre, Karen Williams, Andy Borland, and Hunter McGregor.19 Mar 12:29 AM
