New ZealandMPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenueMPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.12 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: What’s it like being an 11-year-old fish farmer?James is a Paringa kid spending his days boating, motorbiking, and raising some of the freshest salmon on the West Coast. Reporter Nicholas takes us on a tour of the farm.Watch12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandAgriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'12 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke NoaC Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.12 Jun 01:59 AM
New ZealandDip in spending expected at Fieldays this yearThe gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.12 Jun 12:05 AM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandFarmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'11 Jun 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMGKPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".11 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandFieldays: DairyNZ celebrates success of 20-year-old DairyBase toolDairyNZ showcasing 20-year-old online platform at Fieldays.11 Jun 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop11 Jun 04:00 AM
EnvironmentDrone footage shows the native bush at Waikaraka, at risk from roaming cattleOccupied by an ever-increasing number of wild cattle, bush-clad land at Waikaraka is being foraged and destroyed by Waikaraka. Drone footage / Shannon PitmanWatch11 Jun 02:21 AM
PoliticsAgriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbandedThe Government also announces new initiative.11 Jun 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growersMany growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.10 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil DuncanPhil Duncan, Jeremy Rookes, Kate Acland, Luke Chandler, Chanelle O'Sullivan.10 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandCanterbury Shears gets the go-aheadChamps on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.09 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandSheep killed during burglary on South Otago farmIt was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.09 Jun 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFarmers can make great investors - Mark ListerOPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.09 Jun 04:45 PM
New ZealandTractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.08 Jun 07:15 PM
New Zealand'A new and most attractive fruit' in 1928"The Chinese gooseberry could very easily be cultivated commercially."08 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandDairy farms benefit from sustainability fundFund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal viewsMcKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupils plant over 500 native seedlingsThe students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration growsTony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional Feds support call for rural banking probeGisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones talks potholes on The CountryShane Jones, Leonie Guiney, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.07 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sectorOn-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.06 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandWhat do art, charity and unusually shaped fruit have in common?Do you have weirdly shaped fruit? Wonky Box wants to hear from you.06 Jun 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCan a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.06 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandResilient Farmer Doug Avery talks drought on The CountryShane McManaway, Doug Avery, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.06 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
