The CountryTop handlers vie for honours as Royal Show dog trials beginWaikato triallist Leo Jecentho will judge the four-day championship.14 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
The CountryAxeman Jack Jordan ready for World Champs on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Matt Holden and Duncan Humm also feature. 14 Oct 01:33 AM
The Country'Peaceful and relaxing': Growing veges at Suncakes GardensDavid Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.13 Oct 08:29 PM
The CountryStage nearly set for Poverty Bay spring show this weekThe Showgrounds Park begins to take shape for the 150th anniversary Spring Show. 13 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryGrower demand surges for combine workshop series“We ended up with 225 growers attending across the three events, which was fantastic.”13 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Feds president on new methane reduction target Wayne Langford, Scott Champion, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan, and Richard Loe.13 Oct 01:04 AM
The Country'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
The CountryClimate volatility threatens farm profits, study warnsKōmanawa Solutions ran 295m weather simulations on a North Canterbury farm.12 Oct 08:23 PM
The CountryClimate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 reviewCabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.11 Oct 11:06 PM
The CountryTimber Museum's big plan: Putāruru site aiming for top tourist tierThe museum holds rare machinery, including New Zealand’s last intact Crabtree engine.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom pay cuts to power cuts: The perils of crutching back in the dayUnion fights, restricted power supply, and rogue sheep — crutching was no easy job.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices biteMorrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Be Kind, Rewind – An ode to the humble VHSOPINION: Your VHS shelf was basically a personality test long before Buzzfeed.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom artichokes to swedes: 10 veges we love to hate, and how to learn to love them - Kem OrmondOPINION: Time to give these misunderstood vegetables a second chance.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMeet award-winning dairy farmer Tor PedersenThe family farm has grown from 40 hectares in 1967 to 300ha today.10 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryZespri targets 'world's healthiest fruit brand'Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.10 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRural youth recognised: 14 awarded Agri Futures ScholarshipsThe 14 scholarships mark a significant increase from the eight awarded last year.10 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: How Hugh Jackson keeps the black dog at bayHugh Jackson, Paul Allison, Chris Russell, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, J. van Halder.10 Oct 01:02 AM
The CountryNeil Brown is swapping the mayoral chains for the tractor cabBrown plans to help out on his son's farm after 21 years at Ashburton District Council.09 Oct 09:52 PM
The CountryAn egg-cellent choice? We're eating more than 200 eggs each a yearNew Zealand has about 1.6 million commercial hens, with some now laying larger eggs.09 Oct 08:35 PM
The Country'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
The CountryThe Country: Laura Koot on how to be confidentListen online to Mike Green, Blake Holgate, Laura Koot and Andrew Gibson. 09 Oct 12:59 AM
The CountryCross-sector body to steer 'strong wool' industry'A real opportunity' to lift NZ's wool value and visibility globally: Alliance chair.08 Oct 10:10 PM
The Country'Quiet lawnmower': Woolly wanderer Millie needs a new home'They’re social animals, so she needs a mob she can integrate into.'08 Oct 09:14 PM
The CountryAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
The CountryThe Country: Coping with grief with farmer Ele LudemannChristopher Luxon, Ele Ludemann, Matt Bolger, and Nicola Eccleton. 08 Oct 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryNew trademark launched to champion NZ grainGrain Mark helps shoppers spot NZ-grown wheat, barley, oats, and maize products.07 Oct 09:08 PM
The CountryDairy prices dip again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder fell 2.3% and mozzarella tanked 11.8%.07 Oct 07:42 PM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade with IndiaTodd McClay, Bex Green, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Kate Acland.07 Oct 12:42 AM
The CountryFarmers busy docking after big numbers of lamb arrivalsLambing season is a success, driven by good survival rates and improved weather.06 Oct 09:47 PM
