New ZealandFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandGDT's positive run faces 2.3pc set backKey products skim milk powder and whole milk powder both dropped.05 Mar 08:39 PM
New Zealand'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmersRural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.05 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
New ZealandZespri battles fake kiwifruit packaging in ChinaChina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office told Zespri it would prosecute the crimes.05 Mar 03:48 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: What nature can teach us about resilienceOPINION: Sometimes we forget we are part of nature.05 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandGolden Shears and Young Farmers on The CountryGreg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.04 Mar 12:30 AM
New Zealand'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandKūmara prices expected to dropAt its scarcest, some kūmara prices topped out at $14/kg.03 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
New ZealandMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandSheep farming in a ‘challenging place’ - Beef + Lamb NZThis year's shaping up to be the worst for sheep and beef farmers in the past 15 years.27 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandWhen blade shearing was kingKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.27 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPGG Wrightson dividends in doubt after profit slumpPGG Wrightson's first-half result reflects tough times down on the farm.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandDCANZ calls for capping of agricultural subsidies'Agricultural subsidies need to be a central focus of Ministerial Conference discussions.'26 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandToa Henderson wins at Pahīatua ShearsToa Henderson has now won three major North Island titles before the Golden Shears.26 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandMeet the Rural Sports Awards Lifetime Legacy finalistsTwo finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJack Fagan qualifies for shearing circuit showdownJack Fagan has qualified in second place behind favourite Nathan Stratford.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandMeet the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Sports finalistsThree finalists up for title from harness racing, shearing sports and gumboot throwing.26 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandEdible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field DaysOrepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.25 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandBig weekend for Toa Henderson in lead-up to the Golden ShearsResults from the Taumarunui and Āpiti Sport Shears.25 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandMeet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalistsTwo finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalistsThree finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.24 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandMeet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalistsThree finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.23 Feb 08:30 PM
New Zealand2D trees lead to boost in yield for fruit growers"For apples, it's about double and for cherries, it's about a 50 per cent increase."22 Feb 08:23 PM
New ZealandStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM
