Rural and farming news
Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community
Farmers in the Bay of Plenty enjoy free surf sessions and barbecues.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
Young leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awards
Chris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
OnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlash
An animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.
Dual-code weanling sale at Karaka to unite thoroughbred, harness enthusiasts
This crossover allows breeders to boost cashflow and reduce numbers for yearling sales.
Dairy farming
Opinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?
Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
The Country Radio Show
The Country: Todd McClay on carbon farming
Todd McClay, Wayne Langford, Hamish Marr, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Chris Russell.
Opinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?
Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.
Primary industry award winners on The Country
Eric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen.
Premium
'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fans
New York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing
The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.
Horticulture
Kaiaponi wetland area planted in natives
Kaiaponi Farms Manutuke orchard sees native tree planting initiative in wetlands.
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Sheep and beef
Whangara, Turihaua, Kenhardt join sell-out sales list
Turihaua sells all 72 of its line-up, a $92,000 top sale boosting the average to $19,583.
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
Technology
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.
Could spiders help NZ's farms?
“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”
Rural business
Opinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?
Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.
'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fans
New York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Rural life
Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community
Farmers in the Bay of Plenty enjoy free surf sessions and barbecues.
Vege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberries
OPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.
The ABCs of wool in 1934
The Hawke’s Bay Tribune published a handy guide to wool terminology in 1934.