New ZealandShane Jones talks climate change and greyhounds on The CountryShane Jones, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Wayne McNee.19 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandSH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concernsFar North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.18 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandFieldays Innovation Award winners share a common themeThe annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.18 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandWhole milk powder drops 2.5 per cent in latest GDTWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra's farmgate price.18 Jun 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra a maverick in attitude to dairy export quota eligibility rejig proposalReview of 17-year-old system finds quota unused, sheep and goat milk exports shut out.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event successFieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.18 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCity chefs enjoy taste of coastal-raised lambA group of Auckland chefs have enjoyed Turakina hospitality.18 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay in TokyoTodd McClay, Mark Leslie, Farmer Tom, Jim Hopkins, Greg Millar.18 Jun 02:15 AM
New ZealandNine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day compThe National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandCultivating future farmers: Programme empowers young women'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'17 Jun 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA bird flu pandemic in people? Here’s what it might look likeNew York Times: H5N1 has shown itself to be promiscuous, rapidly gaining new hosts.17 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandIs it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWool innovation with Jacinta Penn on The CountryPhil Duncan, Jacinta Penn, Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth,17 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandNew fencing champion ends winning streak of five-time title-holderMeanwhile, the tractor pull competition also celebrated some wins.17 Jun 01:25 AM
New ZealandOtago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashionGeorgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.17 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers need co-operativesOpinion: Co-op's are doing together what nobody can do alone.16 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessConnectivity key to Waimakariri biodiversity projectWaimakariri Irrigation’s biodiversity project has been going for seven years. Let me know if you need any more info. Cheers. Video / Waimakariri Irrigation ltdWatch15 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSeven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."15 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Not easy out there': Why farmers should know their numbers and plan aheadIn these challenging times, being a good farmer alone is tough.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFacial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmersDisease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrowing hops in the 1800sPastures Past: "The hop culture industry is about to be established in Wellington."15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTips for first-time Fieldays visitorsOpinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.14 Jun 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmersCorporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hutHow did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rustOpinion: I want to grow a good crop of garlic, but I seem to grow a good crop of rust!14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment cancels annual ETS charge for forestryForestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.14 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery CreekNation,Hipkins, Luxton, Smith, Dangen Zone, Casey, Langford, Groundswell, Te Brake,Ormrod.14 Jun 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Farmers smile, environmentalists fume as tensions ramp upOPINION: It's also been a tricky week geopolitically with the visit of China's Premier.14 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandFarming community says rural banking services as important as competition'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'13 Jun 10:27 PM
New ZealandWaikato-designed robots take over FieldaysMachines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.13 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandFieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sitesWith two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.13 Jun 06:00 AM