New ZealandYoung leaders step up to Federated Farmers boardKarl Dean and Richard Dawkins take over from Richard McIntyre and Toby Williams.30 Jun 09:17 PM
KiwiSaver'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmersFederated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on carbon farmingTodd McClay, Wayne Langford, Hamish Marr, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Chris Russell.26 Jun 01:51 AM
PremiumBusinessFringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?18 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay08 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it." 07 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Riley Kennedy, Richard Lindroos, Chris Russell, and Murray Deaker. 05 Jun 01:50 AM
OpinionOpinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sectorOpinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSave Our Sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.26 May 01:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: SOS - please Save Our Sheep before it’s too lateOpinion: Pines, pigs and poor government policy are making sheep an endangered species.25 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandThe Country: What would Chris Hipkins' Budget look like?Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, and Chris Russell.22 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandLimits for residues of weedkiller glyphosate in food could risePublic consultation for a proposal to raise maximum residue limits closes at 5pm today.16 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandNew crop of Primary Industries Awards finalists namedRural heroes and champions, and emerging leaders are all in the running.13 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes. 08 May 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issuesSharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestryThree CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.04 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How to stay positiveSome outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandFood Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interestAndrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.04 Apr 07:04 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rulesRichard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.17 Mar 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pestsFederated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.13 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Wayne Langford on farming in MongoliaWayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.11 Mar 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
New Zealand‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural community still cherishes their hallThe Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKieran McAnulty talks Golden Shears on The CountryColin Hurst, Kate Acland, Kieran McAnulty, and Mark de Lautour.24 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - FedsFeds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.19 Feb 12:45 AM
