Rural and farming news

Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success

The Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.

What will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?

Fonterra is selling consumer brands to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion.

Iconic brands heading into overseas hands as Fonterra agrees to $3.8b sale

The dairy co-op has agreed to sell its consumer arm to French dairy giant Lactalis.

SFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacks

His next court appearance is in October.

The Country: Fonterra’s Miles Hurrell on $3.8b Lactalis deal

Kelvin Wickham, Jason Te Brake, Richard Dawkins, Chris Russell, and Miles Hurrell.

Strong livestock market — will rural property follow?

Sponsored content: "We’re going to see really good activity over the next few months."

The Country: Todd McClay on doing deals in Washington DC

Todd McClay, Matt Bolger, Graeme Williams, Kate Scott, and Peter Newbold.

Bipartisan dad dancing with the PM on The Country

Christopher Luxon, Michael Every, Andrew Murray, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Should we start growing rice in NZ?

Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.

Horticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increases

Automation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency.

Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?

Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is bureaucracy slowing innovation in NZ farming?

OPINION: NZ risks falling behind as innovation in biologicals outpace regulation.

Minister confirms NZ’s concerns over US tariffs fall on deaf ears

The two countries did promise to address pain being felt by dairy exporters.

What will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?

Fonterra is selling consumer brands to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion.

Iconic brands heading into overseas hands as Fonterra agrees to $3.8b sale

The dairy co-op has agreed to sell its consumer arm to French dairy giant Lactalis.

SFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacks

His next court appearance is in October.

When memory fades, love remains - Glenn Dwight

OPINION: Glenn Dwight on cherishing memories amidst the challenges of Alzheimer's.

Vege tips: Spring is on the way, time to get ready

Opinion: How does the vegetable garden know spring is on the way?

'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day

"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."

'Moving needle in right way': Company aims to reverse heart health trends

Whanganui has one of the highest heart disease deaths and fewest cardiologists.

The South Island ‘pie belt’: Ex-tradies put smoko break experience into high-quality pies

Sanga's was opened in Cromwell's industrial zone by two tradies and a mate.

Richard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?

OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.

Kem Ormond: The need to support LandSar is growing

OPINION: Volunteers spend upwards of $3300 on their own equipment.

Study reveals 98% native growth under Tairāwhiti pine plantations

Pine plantations in Tairāwhiti are regenerating with 98% native species.