KahuWhen rugby legend George Nēpia put farming before the gameNēpia said while he loved New Zealand rugby, he needed finance for his farm.25 May 05:05 PM
New ZealandIs NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow farmers can bring birdsong backA growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoolworths customers provide $250K in cyclone relief fundsRegion's farmers to benefit from a chunk of $250K grant from Woolworths24 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?NZ labs could soon start mass-producing dairy-identical products without using cows.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMangatoitoi and Hereheretau to host Farming for Profit days.Ngātapa's Mangatoitoi Station is the venue for Farming for Profit field day on Tuesday.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEPA says hydrogen cyanamide 'safe to use' but growers face new rulesKiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using the controversial agri-chemical.24 May 03:24 AM
WorldBird flu at second farm as Melbourne farmers on high alertBird flu is highly contagious and can wipe out entire flocks of domestic poultry.24 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandShane Jones talks mining on The CountryShane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.24 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandRiches in niches: Could cauliflower ice cream and tamarillo chocolate be our export future?“The leadership in consumer marketing is happening at the edges, by the entrepreneurs.”23 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandPoliticians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby matchRugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.23 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay cyclone recovery: The slip that will cost $7m to fixProject highlights enormous cost of fixing region’s road network.23 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandOrdinary farm scene photographs given a painting-like qualityCapturing the innocence of a young child who sees the farm as his playground.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Fonterra's odd move for an odd company makes senseMaybe it's a sign of maturity that Fonterra can't be Nestle despite its privileged start.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeds' latest rural banking survey on The CountryRichard McIntyre, Ben Picton, Katie Milne, Warwick Catto, Jamie Strang, Chris Russell.23 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor's letter to Shane Jones: Are you ready for a 'Coalition of the Willing'?OPINION: Matua – let’s start speaking the same language.23 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say FedsFarmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.22 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dipGreen kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.22 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandNative skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tankMoving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.22 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandMozzarella steals the show at final GDT for the seasonGlobal dairy prices have ended the current season on a positive note.21 May 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: The 3 Fs - Why we should teach food security in schoolsOPINION: The three Rs are important in education, and so are the three Fs.21 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospectsShareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.21 May 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.21 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandIan Kirkpatrick remembers Sid Going on The CountryIan Kirkpatrick, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Roger Dickie, Tom Martin.21 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandCow-less dairy product company given green light to expandAuckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.20 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandHomesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'20 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandCould short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.20 May 08:38 PM
KahuSweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'20 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAhuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The CountryBen Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.20 May 03:15 AM
AgribusinessS&P backs Fonterra's consumer planS&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.20 May 02:32 AM