New Zealand'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.05 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandHortNZ director steps down after six years of serviceDe Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.05 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Riley Kennedy, Richard Lindroos, Chris Russell, and Murray Deaker. 05 Jun 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmersSome Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.04 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandThieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metalAlmost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say. 04 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandGDT analysis with Mike McIntyre on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Ben Picton, and Phil Duncan. 04 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandGDT: Prices dip 1.6% in first auction of the seasonThe Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.6% price drop across all products.03 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandFish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvestThe fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.03 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday Honours: Two Dames on The CountryDavid Seymour, Richard McIntyre, Dame Alison Stewart, Dame Catriona Williams, Dan Boulton.03 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandCream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower titleRegional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.02 Jun 11:47 PM
New Zealand'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'02 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandFormer Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of MeritPeter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.02 Jun 12:00 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandThe art of composting with Andrea ColemanAndrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sectorOpinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJeremy Baker asks how we double exports by 2034Opinion: The food and fibre sector plays a vital role in New Zealand's total exports.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKing of the Grill: How Charles could win Kiwi hearts (and stomachs)Opinion: His Majesty’s birthday feels as popular as a vegan sausage at a rural barbecue.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVegetables only a mother could loveOPINION: They may be unattractive and difficult, but that doesn't mean they're not tasty.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExploring NZ's flax industry: A glimpse into the pastBy 1937, New Zealand flax seeds were used to establish a farm in "Charleton", England.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents transform farm stream with native planting effort“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."31 May 04:59 PM
New Zealand'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risksRight Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs. 30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe legacy of Rene Orchiston's flax collectionHarakeke holds significant cultural importance at Quaker Settlement30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT recordsFarmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1. 30 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandFarmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving DayPatience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.30 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandRabobank Beef Quarterly preview on The CountryStu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.30 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandSchool farm course sees 120 students flock to agricultureThe farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.29 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's milk priceMiles Hurrell, Ian Proudfoot, Matt Black, Chris Russell, and Hamish McKay. 29 May 01:46 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earningsFonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.28 May 09:15 PM
