New ZealandFlooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmersFlooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders the polls on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.21 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandDairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT eventThe sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.20 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandSearch continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.Watch20 Aug 08:16 PM
New ZealandĀtiamuri dairy farmers start from scratchThe re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.20 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbersDamien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, Kate Acland.20 Aug 01:45 AM
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 ZealandFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milkThe Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy tractor fans should head to Southland – Kem OrmondOPINION: This vintage tractor museum will put Thornbury on the map.19 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmersThere have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.19 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA2 Milk disappoints, despite 7.7% lift in profitA2 Milk's share price just got slammed, despite reporting a strong annual result.19 Aug 03:51 AM
New ZealandThe future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The CountryPhil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.19 Aug 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.19 Aug 12:46 AM
AgribusinessA2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharplyThe infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.18 Aug 10:45 PM
WorldDozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to IndonesiaThe Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.18 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit marketAnother overseas company has bought an apple orchard in Hawke's Bay amid industry changes.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy A2 Milk's profit is set to defy sluggish Chinese economyA2 Milk expected to report a healthy gain in its annual net profit on Monday.18 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.17 Aug 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."17 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandCharitable trust unlocking the power of fruitHeritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former gloryDemonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.16 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandMarcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exportsOPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Fennel - confessions of an aniseed addictOpinion: Florence fennel is flavoursome but sometimes frowned upon.16 Aug 04:59 PM
New Zealand'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical trainingOverstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.16 Aug 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSelf-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraudTerevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.16 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputerChris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.16 Aug 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait and a2 Milk resolve contract disputesA2 Milk will make a one-off payment to Synlait of $24.75 million.16 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandRSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZHortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.15 Aug 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ fertile investment ground for cream of global dairy industry, new reportPrivate capitalists including Graeme Hart, corporates, state-owned firms put down roots.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStock Takes: Heat on Synlait’s independent directors, Moutter's CBA payD-day looms for minority shareholders in struggling dairy company.15 Aug 05:00 PM
