New ZealandRMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warnFederated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases. 31 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandFarmers respond to government's report into banking competition'It does vindicate the concerns that the farming sector has had for quite some time'.25 Aug 10:27 PM
OpinionRichard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.21 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandIt might feel showery but winter has been a dry one in Hawke's Bay so far Some groundwater monitoring sites on the plains have recorded the 'lowest-ever' levels.11 Aug 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily on why kids should never be banned from farm work: 'It empowers them'Firewood, pest control, raising stock - Lewis, 14, and sister Esther, 12, do it all.06 Aug 12:26 AM
Christchurch'Rural communities don’t matter': Anger over proposed police cutsPolice plan to cut rural officers, boosting resources in central areas.03 Aug 03:36 AM
New ZealandRule changes on kids' farm chores misunderstood - FedsFederated Farmers' Wayne Langford said current safety rules were too confusing.01 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandFarmers' economic optimism at record high'When New Zealand farmers are doing well, New Zealand is doing well.'27 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRanking the banks with Federated Farmers on The CountryMark Hooper, Rhys Gardner, Craig Hickman, Duncan Humm, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes. 24 Jul 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Positive step forward': Farm-to-forest limits welcomed by farmersFarm conversions to exotic forests will be capped at 15,000ha annually.18 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East CoastEast Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.17 Jul 06:00 AM
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
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 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessFringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to FieldaysPoliticians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.11 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural worries grow over copper network deregulationRemote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.09 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'08 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
