Latest fromFarmers
Taranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the drought
Janet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.
A-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frame
Lucy Penellum's photos highlight the resilience of the farming community.
How tech is helping rural women find the perfect bra fit
'Rural women are often left with few choices.'
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
Wool in govt builds: Other sectors seek similar support
"Highly disappointed that this procurement policy hasn’t been extended to wood products."
The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger
Chris Brandolino, Nathan Guy, Barry Soper, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.
Beef + Lamb welcomes Upton's ETS impact report
Land-use change is a "fundamental issue" NZ needs to address, says farmers' group.
Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.
Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?
Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.
The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings
Shane Jones, Andy Borland, Amy Blaikie, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.
Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards
Environmental stewardship and community involvement helped the Patersons take the title.
Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.
NZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 years
Molesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.
The PM talks rural connectivity on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Rebecca Wilson, Todd Charteris, and Kelly Wilson.
First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.
Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep
MPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.
Big win for Mark Dillon at NZ Ploughing Champs
It was Dillon's fourth win in the conventional section at the championships.
The Country: Day one at SIDE with Jamie Mackay
Richard McIntyre, Emma Twigg, Todd Clark, and Mark Dillon.
'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar
Each episode involves a five-day shoot, focusing on real people and settings.
Sea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative bait
The bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.
Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'
The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar.
Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.
Are carrots threatened by climate change?
Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.