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
New ZealandThe Country: Wayne Langford on farmer confidenceWayne Langford, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Andrew Murray, and Rick Ladd.19 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCat crackdown could be on the way for Mid CanterburyAshburton District Council asked to investigate introducing a cat management programme.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic step forward': Wool sector celebrates Kāinga Ora decisionFederated Farmers says the news is "a shot in the arm for the strong wool sector".30 Jan 08:37 PM
New Zealand‘No-brainer’: Act pushes for Pāmu (formerly Landcorp) salePāmu, New Zealand's largest pastoral farmer, recorded a $26 million loss last year.30 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandHow Waikato farmers are balancing growth with rising costsFeds' Matthew Zonderop said the region had enjoyed near perfect conditions this season.17 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Wayne Langford wraps the yearWayne Langford, Todd Charteris, Jo Luxton, Stu Drew, and Chris Russell.19 Dec 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passingProminent Canterbury farmer Colin Drummond dies after a brief illness; family shocked.15 Dec 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Virtue signalling': Farmers' complaint against major banksBanking Alliance requires clients to meet GHG reduction targets for lower interest rates.11 Dec 08:06 PM
New ZealandThe sector paying an average $70k'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'10 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandRespected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDecent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought wordThe east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.10 Dec 12:57 AM
New Zealand'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'09 Dec 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewedOPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
New Zealand‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpetDisappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.04 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandTrump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs' day out: Tight final caps successful sheep dog trialsCamaraderie and competition among triallists at Poverty Bay Spring Show.24 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandSouthland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The CountryJason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.17 Oct 12:06 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groupsFederated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.14 Oct 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cutsThe move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.10 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds, the RMA, and Fish & GameBernadette Hunt, Derek Daniell, Chris Hipkins, John Duffy, and Chris Russell.10 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Flood update with Niwa’s Chris BrandolinoChris Brandolino, Luke Kane, Tim Dangen, Emma Poole, Gerard Rushton.04 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Match made in heaven': Exporters set to benefit from UAE trade deal'We know that the people of the Gulf states are highly affluent.'02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandWet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animalsSome parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.22 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandFeds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmersFederated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.20 Sep 05:00 PM
