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The Country: Sporting legends at Fieldays

A cast of 1000s including the PM, Dame Valerie Adams, Richie McCaw, and Monty Betham.

Farmer confidence grows but challenges remain - DairyNZ

DairyNZ released its latest View from the Cowshed report today at Fieldays.

Sheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays award

Tertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.

Gates open for Fieldays 2025

Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.

How wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZ

Jacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.

'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sector

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.

'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.

Rowena Duncum's Fieldays preview on The Country

Rowena Duncum, Farmer Tom Martin, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell, and Kevin Mortensen.

'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in April

Sheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.

Opinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sector

OPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.

2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay

'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'

Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong

As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.

Clarkson's Farm season four trailer

Jeremy Clarkson is back for another season of Clarkson's farm, now streaming on Prime Video. Video / Prime Video

Celebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy

“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it."

Vege tips: Glasshouse vs tunnel house - the pros and cons

Opinion: A glasshouse or a tunnel house, which suits your needs?

New Zealand's 'remarkable' pigs in 1928

"New Zealand has to-day 40 pigs for every 1000 cows, an increase of 10% in seven years."

Opinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheese

Opinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.

Major NZ retailers using staff body cameras raises privacy concerns

Staff will wear the cameras but will switch them on only when they feel at risk.