New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandPrimary industry award winners on The CountryEric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen.25 Jun 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandYoung leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awardsChris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy. 24 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandOnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlashAn animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than oneOPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandMichael Every talks Trump on The CountryMichael Every, Lawrence Meredith, Jim Ward, Claire Taylor, and Toby Williams.24 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandThe council with almost 50 vacant roles'When you go through a restructure, there's always a wee bit of settling in.'24 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandCouncil working to keep gifted farm free from wastewaterPain Farm was originally gifted for sports and playground use in 1932. 23 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandCould spiders help NZ's farms?“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”23 Jun 09:42 PM
WorldWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMarkets with Madison: Halter’s US expansionCraig Piggott left Rocket Lab to build cow collars and create a virtual fencing company in 2017. Its technology is now digitising farms and ranches around the world.Watch23 Jun 05:00 PM
Markets with MadisonRockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicornHalter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberriesOPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe ABCs of wool in 1934The Hawke’s Bay Tribune published a handy guide to wool terminology in 1934.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWhy NZ needs its own Clarkson's FarmOPINION: Beyond the satire, this could genuinely work. 21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHill farming and Arabian horse breeding in TaumarunuiThe Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strongRobin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agricultureMatariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.19 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandWhat Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui 'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.' 19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Hello Brendan, goodbye RowenaBrendan Attrill, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Hamish McKay, and Rowena Duncum. 19 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandHuinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awardsBrendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.18 Jun 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near youDrone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.18 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldHemp bevs: US states crack down on cannabis drink crazeStates are banning intoxicating cannabis drinks due to rising popularity.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near youAt Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch18 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on geopoliticsWinston Peters, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang.18 Jun 03:43 AM
BusinessRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandFinding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charityThe charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade. 17 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Gabrielle-hit couple still without full-farm accessHelen and Ian Burgess, Todd Clark, Sandra Matthews, Dr Beata Bukosa, and Damien O'Connor. 17 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour reviews Jacinda Ardern's memoirDavid Seymour, Emma Higgins, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan, Cheyne Gillooly.16 Jun 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flightHamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.16 Jun 12:09 AM
