Mission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year career
The mantle of head winemaker at Mission Estate will now pass to Alex Roper.
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Fish & Game elections approaching
Every region is looking for people who can speak for people who enjoy fishing and hunting.
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett talks rugby on The Country
Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Stu Duncan, Blair McLean, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino.
Demand for NZ red meat exports up in most markets - except China
NZ exported red meat products worth $1.1 billion for the month, 3% up on May 2023.
Graham Mourie talks farming and footy on The Country
Graham Mourie, Claire Williamson, Tom Young, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Ikea's owner buying up New Zealand forests
The Overseas Investment Office will allow Ingka Investments to buy 23,495 hectares.
The golden era of trade is over - Deputy Secretary of Trade
Vangelis Vitalis says countries are more protective of their own industries.
Why schoolkids and farmers need science
Opinion: NZ's next crop of expertise needs to be coming through the education system now.
Last of the Angus to sell today - 100 young bulls for sale
Turiroa and Kenhardt Angus studs at Wairoa and Nuhaka will sell their bulls today.
Pip from Apata wins the Young Grower contest
Apata Group trainee orchard manager Pip Terekia wins the Gisborne Young Grower contest.
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Inside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?
Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
GDT takes a 6.9% plunge
Nearly all prices took a nosedive in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
The Country: Todd McClay on what a Trump presidency could mean for Kiwi farmers
Todd McClay, Ray Smith, Julian Raine, Stefan Vogel, Kerry Worsnop.
'No respect for the ratepayer's money': Farmer fed up with road cones
Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
Bank's warning to NZ farmers – don't get complacent on emissions
Rabobank says NZ agriculture should not 'coast' on greenhouse gas emissions.
'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomed
Farmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.
Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea
Australia to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.
Is a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?
Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.
David Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead Shears
Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.
Dame Susan Devoy talks kiwifruit and politics on The Country
Phil Duncan, Damien O'Connor, Dame Susan Devoy, Mahé Drysdale, Rowena Duncum.
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methane
Professor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.
Will cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?
As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.
Loss of Government cash puts expertise in food sector at risk, scientists say; Save Science Coalition launched
A wealth of expertise may be lost from NZ’s food sector if a funding lifeline isn't found.