New ZealandThe first rule of farming club: You do not talk about farming clubClub has a cosmopolitan membership, a 50/50 male/female ratio, and many non-farmers.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Remember the rabbits!' Stoat and weasel threat predicted in 1889500 stoats and weasels! Farmers and mothers, look out for your poultry and children!06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWelsh win third and final shearing test in NZWales recorded their first test win on Kiwi soil, in Te Kuiti on Friday night.05 Apr 09:11 PM
New Zealand'It was his life': Legacy of the ultimate collectorIf one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, then Laurie Brunt was a rich man indeed.05 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Thanks The Country, for telling farmers' stories for 30 yearsBeef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland salutes 30 years of The Country.05 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAngry farmers are reshaping EuropeNY Times: Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics.05 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Hipkins on his capital gains tax U-turnSir David Fagan, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino, Katie Milne, Tim Dangen, and Barry Soper05 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandSheep race set to be a traffic-stopper in Te KuitiThe event was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns.04 Apr 10:37 PM
Agribusiness'Proud that I’ve survived': Jamie Mackay on The Country's 30th anniversaryThe Country's host has done okay for a Southland sheep farmer with a stutter.04 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis win second shearing test against WalesNZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.04 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Should the govt sell Pāmu?Pita Alexander, Craig Piggott, Jane Smith, Chris Russell, and Peter Nation.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandUS red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese marketExports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.03 Apr 09:41 PM
New Zealand'Not fit for purpose': Govt urged to sell farming body PāmuPita Alexander says Pāmu had passed its use-by date and outgrown its original purpose.03 Apr 07:51 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon ponders his pay packet on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Stefan Vogel, Simon Till, Conrad Wilkshire, The Bitches Box.03 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels keeps his lambs shearing title - justSamuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.02 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandPrices bounce back in latest GDTThe latest GDT result is the first increase in the last three events.02 Apr 07:44 PM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSFF Ltd's $24m loss with chair Rob Hewett on The CountryRob Hewett, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Mark Warren, and Hunter McGregor.02 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms reports $24m lossThe loss means no dividend will be paid.01 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandM. bovis eradicated from New Zealand - againLast known farm infected with cattle disease now cleared of livestock and disinfected.01 Apr 09:03 PM
AgribusinessSynlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankersFive key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.01 Apr 08:36 PM
New ZealandThe great bunny stoush of 1934The Country takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.30 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFarrier Sarah Brown is not horsing aroundScotswoman Sarah Brown has always been interested in being a farrier.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLove on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay togetherTwo farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.29 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmersTax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.28 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandNZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from ChinaNZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.27 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessReport sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first timeUS agencies say there's no risk to milk.27 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon looks at the nation’s books on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Rowena Duncum, Mark Storey.27 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandGor-gone-zola: Some NZ cheeses to be renamed after EU dealNZ Specialist Cheesemakers' Association says it has seven years to find alternative names.26 Mar 10:21 PM