The Country'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
The CountryChris Hipkins at Kirwee on The CountryKatie Milne, Chris Hipkins, Myfanwy Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, and Chris Russell.27 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryMinistry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.26 Mar 10:05 PM
The Country'Record year' for cherry exportsInformetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.26 Mar 09:34 PM
The Country‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameoWilliam discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.26 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryGlen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment awardThe Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.26 Mar 08:29 PM
The CountryThousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field DaysMore than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.26 Mar 07:56 PM
The Country'Opportunities before us': B+LNZ outlines strategy at annual meetingThe voter turnout represented 7.43% of registered sheep, beef and dairy farmers.26 Mar 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dadLending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.26 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
The CountryDog food with a difference in New PlymouthMy Raw Pet will offer nutritionist-designed pet food and weigh-ins for dogs.26 Mar 12:43 AM
The CountryThe Country: Christopher Luxon on Winston PetersChristopher Luxon, Graham Mourie, Steve Wyn-Harris, and Stephen Crossan.26 Mar 12:39 AM
The Country‘Outstanding’: Ludlow Farms wins East Coast farm environment awardsJudges said Ludlow Farms was a strong family business, highly regarded in the community.25 Mar 10:46 PM
The CountryJack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defenceTe Kūiti shearer is well-placed for a successful New Zealand Shears Circuit title defence.25 Mar 08:43 PM
The CountryTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Conor English on Donald TrumpConor English, Mark de Lautour, Greer Paterson, Farmer Tom Martin, and Phil Duncan. 25 Mar 12:51 AM
The Country‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
The Country‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman finalSheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.24 Mar 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait back in black, but still a work in progressSynlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain. 24 Mar 03:33 AM
The CountrySynlait returns to profit, beats forecast Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.23 Mar 08:34 PM
The Country‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvestThe kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers honoured at inaugural Waimakariri awardsEnvironmental stewardship, technological innovation, and cooperative spirit celebrated.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWinter is the perfect time to grow your gardening knowledgeOpinion: Time to curl up by the fire with a good pile of gardening books by your side.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘Really lucky’: Farmers grateful for training programmeGrowing Future Farmers is a training programme aimed at increasing industry skills.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOnce-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country coupleOAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'The wisdom of planting timber' in 1924One farmer made £55 off a giant pine felled on a Pākōwhai farm in 1924.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCompost, chooks and a lavender still: Inside an EnviroschoolBrunswick School shows how learning, growing, and caring for the environment can be fun.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNew investors for Spring Sheep Milk CoSpring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractorStanley Wilson's 33-year-old 3080 is still in regular use.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
The CountryBlair McLean talks wine on The CountryChris Brandolino, Blair McLean, Kevin Smiley Barrett, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.21 Mar 01:05 AM
The CountryNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryPeter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winnersHealthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.20 Mar 09:07 PM