A small dip in prices at latest GDT auction
The GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.
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Te Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its name
New town crier and citizen of the year revealed.
A remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and community
Karl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.
Fonterra outlines another South Island plant upgrade
The new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quit
Of those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.
Winston Peters on raising Super age
Winston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
Cattle declared TB-free in Hari Hari
A quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.
Ewan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscape
OPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.
Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
Opinion: Huge potential in using yearling bulls for breeding
Opinion: Yearlings are often aged between 12 and 18 months.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
Group looking out for Manawatū River
The group received $300,000 funding following Cyclone Gabrielle
NZ Rural Land resumes dividends after profit boost
Revaluations have boosted NZ Rural Land's first half profit.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s
"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant
'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'
Festival aims to put Taupō on the food and drink map
Organiser says the region has “such a rich and varied cuisine scene".
Veges tips: The virtues of spinach - when it's not stuck in your teeth
Opinion: Spinach can be shared with friends and neighbours, or even your chooks.
Opinion: Keeping your stock - and yourself - safe in the yards
Opinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.
Samuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The Country
Samuel Whitelock, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Chris Brandolino.
2025 Young Farmer grand final heads to Invercargill
"Farming is a big part of our identity down here."
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
Opinion: Gene technologies - time for a change
Sponsored content: The history of agriculture is a story of innovation and revolution.
'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier
“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.
How line dancing changed a Levin man's life
Sonny Jackson lost 46kg and countered his diabetes by taking up line dancing.