OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Log prices stay flat as weak China demand and ETS reforms hit confidence OPINION: NZU values plunged 20% after the Government signalled ETS reform.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandPreserving NZ's railcar history in PahiatuaVolunteers at Pahiatua Railcar Society spend Sundays restoring New Zealand icons. 20 Nov 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exportersOPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.20 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTraffic jams and turmeric lattes - the urban show no one asked forOPINION: Imagine a celebration of urban behaviour and big city quirks for rural folk.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe push for farm schools back in the dayArticles from 1905, 1924, and 1948 reveal how NZ debated farm schools and rural education.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why I'm all abuzz about my bumblebee deliveryOPINION: Bumblebees are the unsung heroes behind greenhouse-grown tomatoes.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM at the Canterbury ShowChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, R Loe, C Brandolino, K Acland, S Duncan, G Dodson.14 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Canterbury ShowSir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, G Menzies, T Dodson, R Hyland.13 Nov 12:57 AM
New ZealandCanterbury A&P show returns with royal statusShow was briefly put on ice last year after association said it wasn't financially viable.12 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandWatercare pays oyster farmers hit by sewage overflows $1m compoAuckland's water authority says the overflow was caused by a 'unique chain of events'.12 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recordedLevel 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandFarm succession on The CountrySteve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin and Chris Russell. 12 Nov 12:59 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our pasture needs more attentionOPINION: Past research gives some clues about what might be happening in the pasture.11 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandReducing on-farm emissions on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins. 11 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure aheadFutures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.11 Nov 12:12 AM
New ZealandHow a native tree nectar study could help farmersUniversity of Waikato says study could benefit farmers, conservationists and beekeepers.10 Nov 09:36 PM
New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David CarterSir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, P. Duncan.10 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandKirkpatrick wins CHB Shears title for 15th timeThe 55-year-old edged out 2012 World Champion Gavin Mutch by 2.165 points in Waipukurau.09 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau goes to the dogs – and sheep and horses – as CHB show delightsThe two-day Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show ended in sweltering conditions.09 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandHow a rural bootcamp is boosting mental health'Once you start chewing the fat after the workout, people start talking about anything.'09 Nov 07:56 PM
New Zealand‘A simple remedy’: 1930s call to unleash bats against grass grubBats were suggested as 'the natural enemy of the grass grub beetle' in 1933.08 Nov 04:00 PM
