'Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?
NZ labs could soon start mass-producing dairy-identical products without using cows.
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Kiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using the controversial agri-chemical.
Bird flu at second farm as Melbourne farmers on high alert
Bird flu is highly contagious and can wipe out entire flocks of domestic poultry.
Shane Jones talks mining on The Country
Shane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.
Riches in niches: Could cauliflower ice cream and tamarillo chocolate be our export future?
“The leadership in consumer marketing is happening at the edges, by the entrepreneurs.”
Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match
Rugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery: The slip that will cost $7m to fix
Project highlights enormous cost of fixing region’s road network.
Ordinary farm scene photographs given a painting-like quality
Capturing the innocence of a young child who sees the farm as his playground.
Take care on rural roads on Moo-ving Day
Thousands of cows are moved about the country on or around June 1.
Feds' latest rural banking survey on The Country
Richard McIntyre, Ben Picton, Katie Milne, Warwick Catto, Jamie Strang, Chris Russell.
'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say Feds
Farmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.
Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate
Whanganui Collegiate Old Boy to walk 100km for fundraising.
Kiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dip
Green kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.
Native skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tank
Moving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.
Mozzarella steals the show at final GDT for the season
Global dairy prices have ended the current season on a positive note.
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
Opinion: The 3 Fs - Why we should teach food security in schools
OPINION: The three Rs are important in education, and so are the three Fs.
Duncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?
OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.
Fonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospects
Shareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.
NZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency
'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.
Christchurch company proposes taking over 2024 New Zealand Agricultural Show
Event Hire hopes to get between 30,000 to 50,000 visitors over three days.
Ian Kirkpatrick remembers Sid Going on The Country
Ian Kirkpatrick, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Roger Dickie, Tom Martin.
Cow-less dairy product company given green light to expand
Auckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.
Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'
Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
Sweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College
'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The Country
Ben Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.
S&P backs Fonterra's consumer plan
S&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.
NZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claims
Britain's National Farmers Union reacted to supermarket Morrisons selling NZ lamb.
'Phenomenal’ season results in cheaper broccoli
This time a year ago, fresh produce was at the mercy of extreme weather events.
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
Taranaki to host North Island and New Zealand sheep dog championships
Hundreds of dogs and their handlers across 128 sheepdog trial clubs will compete.