New ZealandThe Country: Rabobank's Ben Picton on the OCRBen Picton, Richard McIntyre, Peter Newbold, Jo Luxton, Cameron Henderson.15 Aug 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really pleased': Hawke's Bay growers welcome raft of RSE scheme changesAn increase to the cap, changes to pay and accommodation costs are among the changes.15 Aug 01:34 AM
LifestyleIt's a Gem - the new cool avocado kid on the blockThere's a new avo in town - here's why it's good news for growers.15 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandA whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural showWellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.15 Aug 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit KamojThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSigns of hope for under-pressure honey industryThe mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture developmentTātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.14 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandOpinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?Opinion: Most people in New Zealand know that farming is important for the economy.13 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandNZ investigating weedkiller banned in USDacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.13 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling against forest company welcomedThe court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.13 Aug 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook StraitJamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.13 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandExplained: Why the Govt’s new gene tech shake-up is a big dealThe Govt says it’s ending what it calls a 'nearly 30-year' ban on gene tech outside labs.12 Aug 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBig leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial resultThe mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.12 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandPeople buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'12 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandA new chairman for Shearing Sports NZWarren Parker is a Raglan farmer and shearing contractor.12 Aug 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communitiesThe Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.12 Aug 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessUS dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairyBut there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.12 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandCrocodile farmer happy with a new life of teachingBefore teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.12 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandRural Support Trust chairman to step downNorthland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.12 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour ponders being Deputy PMDavid Seymour, Simon Walker, Emma Higgins, Al Moorhead, Phil Duncan.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - FonterraDairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.12 Aug 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAsMfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.11 Aug 11:09 PM
New Zealand'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from courseThe “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.11 Aug 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtein shake-up: What next for NZ?OPINION: Is there room for both traditional and new and novel proteins?10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeamwork makes the dream work for Te Awamutu dairy farmers“We couldn’t do this without our team. They are integral to everything.”10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandA keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations“It started in 1913 when my grandfather, William Fitzgerald, emigrated from England."10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."10 Aug 04:59 PM
AgribusinessThe untold story behind one of NZ’s most successful start-upsPLUS: The animal welfare issue, the start-up's latest offshore push.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMilk of human kindness: More than 2000 milk meals donated“You’re not going to miss that amount of milk as a dairy farmer."09 Aug 05:00 PM
