Rural and farming news
Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Greg and Dansy Coppell
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The New Year's races in the 1800s
"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."
Opinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The Country
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Dairy farming
Summer reads: From builders to dairy farmers - the power lists of 2024
From the building industry to charity executives - who are the power players in NZ?
From dairy farm to café: Couple's organic cheese success
Kelvin and Cathy Haigh's cheeses have won them many awards over the years.
'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.
The Country Radio Show
Sir John Key wraps the year on The Country
Sir John Key, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Rookes.
The Country: Wayne Langford wraps the year
Wayne Langford, Todd Charteris, Jo Luxton, Stu Drew, and Chris Russell.
Fonterra teams aid communities while keeping dairy products flowing for Christmas
Sponsored content: Fonterra teams have been busy helping out their local communities.
The Country: The PM's ag person of the year
Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Calvin Leen.
Property report: Interest in dairy farms grows as payout forecast boosts confidence
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
The Country: Who is Shane Jones’ ag person of the year?
Shane Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Mark de Lautour, John McOviney.
Premium
Summer reads: From builders to dairy farmers - the power lists of 2024
From the building industry to charity executives - who are the power players in NZ?
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers
'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'
Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans
Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.
NZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production low
Global wine production down, Italy regains No 1 spot.
NZ study: How peoples’ emotional cues shape views of genetically modified food
Researchers delved into Kiwis' perception barriers around eating GM and irradiated food.
Horticulture
Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers
'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'
GP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchard
Tauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.
Sheep and beef
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Meet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud
'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'
Off-grid living at Golden Bay farm
The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.
Technology
Pills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissions
Scientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.
Is this the start of a new aquaculture industry?
'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'
Rural business
Summer reads: From builders to dairy farmers - the power lists of 2024
From the building industry to charity executives - who are the power players in NZ?
Marcus Musson: Goodbye 2024 - what’s in store for forestry in 2025?
Sponsored content: Billy Joel could rewrite 'We Didn’t Start the Fire' based on 2024.
'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company
"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."
Rural life
The New Year's races in the 1800s
"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."
From dairy farm to café: Couple's organic cheese success
Kelvin and Cathy Haigh's cheeses have won them many awards over the years.
Vege tips: Welcoming bees and insects to your garden
Opinion: Bees and other pollinators are vital to every garden.