New Zealand'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the YearŌpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.18 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis open shearing series with win over WalesDavid Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.17 Mar 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait's options for paying back its $130m debtSynlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the SheepNearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.16 Mar 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Great to hear kākā squawking': Farmers get wildlife thrivingThe couple’s planting provides even more shelter and security for wildlife.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: The week three tractor drivers diedKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.16 Mar 03:59 PM
New Zealand'It was awesome': National open farm day a successAround 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.15 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand700,000 trays of kiwifruit heading to ChinaThe Kowhai, and the Solent Star, are expected to reach Shanghai at the end of March.15 Mar 02:37 AM
New ZealandScottish Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor on The CountryClaire Taylor, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.15 Mar 12:20 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Can Kiwi farmers learn from Pāmu's woes?Opinion: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on the lessons landowners could learn from Landcorp.14 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandCuts made to Synlait management rolesSmaller executive leadership team to increase alignment, reduce costs, accelerate growth.14 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Farm vehicle safety and Otiwhiti Station partial saleA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.14 Mar 03:32 AM
PoliticsField Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.14 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandTough times ahead for sheep and beef farmersBeef+Lamb NZ's update 2023-24 shows a 67pc fall in farm profit from the 2021-22 year.14 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandGlobal challenges take toll on red meat exportsNZ exported $759m worth of products in January 2024 - down 8pc on January 2023.14 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandThe PM reports live from Central Districts Field Days for The CountryChristopher Luxon, Katie Milne, Pete Barnes, Josh Cliff, and Chris Russell.14 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandSheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandZanda McDonald winners on The CountryKate Acland, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, G Watson, P Stroup, Angus Moore, David Foote.13 Mar 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winnersAgricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.12 Mar 10:23 PM
New Zealand'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against KiwisWales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?12 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandVietnam passionfruit project gets $6.2m from GovtProject part of long-term development cooperation to support Vietnam’s agriculture sector.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandNever miss a trial': Hore family's 100-year history with dog trials clubHore men have been club patrons, life members and former presidents for three generations.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpourSouth Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.12 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandRoads and Rolling Stones with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Emma Higgins, Jane Smith, Phil Duncan.12 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandPGG Wrightson boardroom battle: Shareholders’ Association weighs inWe’re concerned about ... the potential loss of independence on the PGG Wrightson board.'11 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.11 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmer confidence and Oscar picks with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Steve Wyn-Harris, G McCallum, G Smith.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Cautious optimism': Farm confidence recovers from record lows'It’s good to see the first improvement in farmer confidence for quite some time now.'11 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandFrom vines to fencelines: Old vineyard posts find a new home on-farmRepost has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years.11 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandJack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports AwardsTimbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.10 Mar 11:34 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth GamesOpinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.08 Mar 03:59 PM
