WorldDozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to IndonesiaThe Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.18 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921In 1921, Scottie travelled back home to his old farm - from New Brighton to Herbert.17 Aug 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."17 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandCharitable trust unlocking the power of fruitHeritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former gloryDemonstrations are always a big hit when Noel Blackwell takes his chaff cutter to a show.16 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandMarcus Musson: Supply and demand causing issues for log exportsOPINION: Quarter three started with August prices down about $4/cu m from July.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Fennel - confessions of an aniseed addictOpinion: Florence fennel is flavoursome but sometimes frowned upon.16 Aug 04:59 PM
New Zealand'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical trainingOverstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.16 Aug 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSelf-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraudTerevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.16 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputerChris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.16 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandRSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZHortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.15 Aug 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ fertile investment ground for cream of global dairy industry, new reportPrivate capitalists including Graeme Hart, corporates, state-owned firms put down roots.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Rabobank's Ben Picton on the OCRBen Picton, Richard McIntyre, Peter Newbold, Jo Luxton, Cameron Henderson.15 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandA whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural showWellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.15 Aug 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit KamojThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFarmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSigns of hope for under-pressure honey industryThe mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture developmentTātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.14 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandOpinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?Opinion: Most people in New Zealand know that farming is important for the economy.13 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandNZ investigating weedkiller banned in USDacthal or DCPA herbicides are used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.13 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling against forest company welcomedThe court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.13 Aug 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook StraitJamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.13 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandPeople buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'12 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandA new chairman for Shearing Sports NZWarren Parker is a Raglan farmer and shearing contractor.12 Aug 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communitiesThe Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.12 Aug 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal crueltyHe disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.12 Aug 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessUS dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairyBut there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.12 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandCrocodile farmer happy with a new life of teachingBefore teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.12 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandRural Support Trust chairman to step downNorthland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.12 Aug 02:26 AM