The CountryMeet the Mackereths: Catching up with the 2026 Share Farmers of the YearSponsored content: Scott and Stacey Mackereth contract milk 1400 cows on 464h in Edendale.11 May 04:01 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Cream of the crop – dairy's best recognisedThe winners prioritise their team's wellbeing, allocating time for their staff to journal.09 May 11:41 PM
The CountryDebunking a cheese myth and why halloumi is 'born to blister'When the sheep are 'on holiday', the cows come to play.08 May 06:00 PM
The Country'Make the most of it': Farmers weigh one-off $400k windfall per farmRural leaders say the one-off windfall will ripple through local economies.06 May 10:55 PM
The CountryTransport leader says ferry fuel surcharge 'bad timing' for farmersDerek Foley says the Interislander surcharge could cost farmers an extra $500 per sailing.06 May 09:08 PM
The Country'Authentic' leadership 'anchored in purpose': Dairy Woman of the Year named05 May 11:39 PM
The CountryA2 Milk recalls US infant formula over toxin; no illnesses reportedAll a2 Platinum formula sold outside the United States remains unaffected.03 May 10:28 PM
The CountryCheaper US butter in Kiwi-style packaging confuses shoppers'Many people find the country of origin labelling a bit hard to find.'03 May 09:59 PM
The CountryRolling the dice on dairy: Monopoly gets a Kiwi farming twistPlayers move through real dairy regions and key moments, such as calving and milk pick-up.28 Apr 02:20 AM
The Country'It’s pretty compelling': Report shows increase in farm worker wagesThe average farm worker's pay has risen 3% to $72,778 a year across 13 roles.24 Apr 04:09 AM
The CountryCourt backs a2 Milk in Australian trade mark fightThe Federal Court of Australia upheld a2 Milk's trade mark rights.24 Apr 02:43 AM
The CountryBeloved Northland glass-bottle milk business shuts doors after 10 yearsThe closure ends fresh milk deliveries to 90 Northland outlets and Auckland homes.24 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices fall again amid geopolitical tensionsNZX's Cristina Alvarado says global supply and US butter are pressuring fats.21 Apr 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Bay farmers are spending their 'once in a lifetime' slice of Fonterra’s $3.2b payoutAbout 8000 Fonterra farmers received an average windfall of $400,000 each. 21 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryFrom desk to dairy: Young trainee’s career switch brings major winSouth Auckland-raised Claire Swindells found her calling after quitting university.20 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland dairy farmers to reap $200m payout from Fonterra sale The region's dairy farmers are likely to pay off debt and save some money for a rainy day.18 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryFrom sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership nextThe van Heuvens will shift from sharemilking to a 50% equity partnership in June.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The CountryThird time lucky: Bay of Plenty dairy manager takes top regional titleThe 28-year-old manages 700 cows on a 260ha farm at Galatea, Eastern Bay.14 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryCashed-up dairy farmers urged to spend wiselyAdvisers warn tax can still apply if company-held funds are spent on holidays.14 Apr 09:13 PM
The CountryFonterra farmers’ $400,000 paydayHow will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?13 Apr 09:48 PM
The CountryMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market valueA2 Milk's share price slumped after the company downgraded its earnings forecast.13 Apr 01:00 AM
The Country'Blessed to still be around': The secret to 75 years of marriageThe couple met at Ken’s brother’s wedding in 1950 and married in 1951.13 Apr 12:00 AM
Dairy'Strong platform to build from': Fonterra insider Richard Allen to be new CEOHe previously ran Farm Source for five years and was founding CEO of MyMilk.12 Apr 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country‘A long journey’: Canterbury couple secure their first farmThe Barneses plan to convert the block, milk up to 650 cows and supply Fonterra.08 Apr 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices fall for first time this yearThe GDT index dropped 3.4% to US$4228 ($7378) a tonne.07 Apr 08:59 PM
The Country'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
