Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
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NZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.
Report sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first time
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
Christopher Luxon looks at the nation’s books on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Rowena Duncum, Mark Storey.
Gor-gone-zola: Some NZ cheeses to be renamed after EU deal
NZ Specialist Cheesemakers' Association says it has seven years to find alternative names.
AI robot vs human for wine disease-spotting supremacy
Robot to be deployed on some wineries in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough this vintage.
The Country: Dolphins and capital gains tax with Shane Jones
Shane Jones, Te Radar, Tom Martin, Mark de Lautour.
Marlborough drought a boon for salt works
"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."
David Seymour talks dolphins on The Country
Stephen Jacobi, David Seymour, Ben Picton, John McOviney, Phil Duncan.
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
Archie Woodhouse pips older brother in East Coast Young Farmer of the Year win
Eketāhuna sheep and beef farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.
Kiwifruit exports rebound with record crop and increased per-hectare returns
Clouds on the horizon are Japanese yen movements and tougher market conditions.
Welsh shearer beats Kiwis in NZ's richest speed shear
Welshman Llyr Jones won the North Island Speed Shear Championship on Saturday.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
Traction engine debate heats up in 1891
Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.
'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers
“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."
They all own a little part of our award: Regional Dairy Industry winners grateful for help along the way
Alvaro Luzardo and Ximena Puig came to New Zealand from Uruguay.
'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scanner
Blair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.
Meaty player joins Hastings East block
Matangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.
All creatures great and small - the life of a rural vet
In the end, it’s your family who pay the price.
Citizen scientist Steve Wyn-Harris talks meteorites on The Country
Darryl Butterick, Smiley Barrett, Steve Wyn-Harris, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.
Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
Ecan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish
“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."
Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.
'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptions
So far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
PM blames Labour for recession, says they should spend a ‘generation’ out of power
It comes on the same day as New Zealand enters a recession.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
Fonterra's interim results with Miles Hurrell on The Country
Miles Hurrell, Todd Charteris, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.
Rewards all round in Fonterra's half-year result
Fonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.
'Encouraging': Why farmer confidence is rising
Rabobank says farmers are "more comfortable" with the coalition Government's direction.
Interest in agriculture boosts Lincoln University's enrolments
A strong uptake in agriculture studies has helped Lincoln's enrolment numbers.
Seeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestone
Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.