The CountryFieldays excited for international visitorsThe countdown to Fieldays is on as the annual event returns to its winter dates.12 Jun 11:45 PM
The CountryWinner wants to highlight horticulture as a career to other rangatahiGrace Rehu takes out top Ahuwhenua young Māori growers award.11 Jun 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra spends US$10m on US biotech stakeFonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.09 Jun 03:31 AM
The Country‘I’m lucky to move my hands’: Worker falls from bunker, goat farmer boss fined $75kThe man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.08 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country55 years of Fieldays. 'A pretty amazing milestone'Fieldays are on again at Mystery Creek.08 Jun 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMixed note for dairy prices to start new seasonWhole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.07 Jun 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers still waiting on Government assistanceThe Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.07 Jun 02:04 AM
The CountryKing's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communitiesThe Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryShear triumph in World champs build-upTwo brothers from Hawke's Bay rule ahead of this month's Shearing World Championships03 Jun 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySome kiwifruit growers in financial strife after 'catastrophic' season'Unbelievably bad' kiwifruit season has the industry experiencing huge pressures.03 Jun 07:00 PM
The Country'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kidsBrutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.31 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmersFonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryGovt considering fertiliser tax as time to price emissions runs lowIt comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.31 May 06:52 AM
The CountryCobber challenge 2023: Celebrating hardworking herding dogs in AustralasiaNew Zealand's best shep dogs take on their Aussie counterparts30 May 06:36 PM
The CountryNational Party leader to stop in StratfordThis Friday Taranaki farmers have the chance to have a cuppa with Christopher Luxon.30 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reformThere is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.29 May 05:00 PM
The Country‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
The CountryFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
OpinionFarming after a cyclone can’t be the same as it always wasOpinion: This is not a dictate of ideology - it’s a reflection of trade realities.23 May 11:18 PM
The CountryOff to the saleyards for Argyll East's student farmersThe Argyll East School Farming Club has been going for many years.23 May 03:23 AM
The CountryMedallion Pet Foods' Farmer Exchange Programme takes the hassle out of dog tuckerMedallion Pet Foods in Waipukurau is one of the country’s oldest pet food plants.22 May 05:07 AM
The CountryWaikato secures another $2.8m to combat hill country erosionPlanting reinforces slopes and reduces the risk of soil erosion19 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers to get off the farm and into learningThe field day takes place at the back of Stratford.19 May 02:00 AM
The CountryRates debate: Fed Farmers unhappy with proposed increase“Unlike many other submitters, we are actually asking you to do less."18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalistsAcross the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Waiting and not knowing': Future still uncertain for fruit growersHorticultural sector unhappy at being excluded from Government relief package.17 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWaikato farmer wins regional dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is the DWN's Regional Leader of the Year 2023.09 May 09:25 PM
The CountryCall for trucking companies to do better as Moving Day nearsThere have been three incidents of roadside dumping in the Matamata-Piako District.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rainMultiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.09 May 04:22 AM
The Country'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to deathA 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.08 May 05:35 AM
The CountryFormer Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvationWhile he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.04 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRBNZ says falling dairy prices, rising costs, are eating into farm profitsIncreasing farm debt servicing costs also singled out as a concern.03 May 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySalad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on lifeThe farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.02 May 05:00 PM
