New Zealand'Hard one to control': Illegal wood chopping along Marlborough riverFirewood is believed to be the main motivator for the rise in wood chopping.27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in IndiaTodd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig Hickman, Jamie Mackay.27 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructureOPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.26 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandPlea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feedA hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.26 Aug 09:33 PM
Agribusiness'NZ's biggest Asian supermarket' opening at WestgateNew store is near the giant American-owned Costco Wholesale on Gunton Dr.26 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandOpinion: How DNA data can impact dairy farmingOPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGlobetrotting envoy Hamish Marr showcasing farming overseas and at homeMarr farms with brother Stuart and father Graham on the south side of the Rakaia River.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFeds' Toby Williams talks farming and pine trees on The CountryToby Williams, David Seymour, Duncan Humm, Phil Duncan.26 Aug 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRissington royalty: All Blacks legend to become farmer in tiny communityAfter 153 caps, Sam Whitelock's found a job to keep himself busy for the next '30 years'.26 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandPāmu posts $26m full-year lossThe loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.25 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandPig farmers donate pork to Kiwis doing it toughNZPork marks its 50th anniversary by donating meat from 50 pigs to Meat the Need.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVelvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FARA wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Favourable impressions': Praise for land girls in 1942Different aspects of rural women's lives made the papers back in the day.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTo shear, or not to shear: Farmers look into self-shedding sheep“By 2017/2018 it was clear from our figures that wool prices were dropping off sharply."23 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandWhat does it take to be the young butcher of the year?Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLand use workshop 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmersA workshop described as 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers is to be staged next week.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSheep and cattle numbers down in B+LNZ annual reportB+LNZ's Stock Number Survey shows drop in sheep and cattle numbers.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Spring, red, brown, shallots - we're talking onions this weekOpinion: Spring, Red, Brown or shallots, we are talking onions this week.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soilAmanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.23 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFonterra CEO Miles Hurrell on co-op's forecast milk price liftMiles Hurrell, Tim Dangen, Emma Poole, C Russell, Anne Paterson, Sam Weller, C Brandolino.23 Aug 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra lifts forecast milk price, tips 'strong' full-year dividendHurrell says earnings expected to be at the top end of forecast range.22 Aug 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growersTomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.22 Aug 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Consider alternatives': EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in USThe environment watchdog set up a working group to study how the herbicide is used in NZ.22 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandReplacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.22 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandShane Jones talks banks on The CountryShane Jones, Dr Jenny Webster-Brown, Mark Warren, Jason Te Brake.22 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandEarthworm research offers real potentialResearch by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAhuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line againEntries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry groups welcome ETS resetOptimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'21 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFlooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmersFlooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers21 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders the polls on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.21 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandDairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT eventThe sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.20 Aug 08:49 PM
