The CountryDarren Sutton: Pasture — use it or lose it!Your management ability can influence a large part of milking season.21 Oct 05:52 PM
The CountryNGO principles echo farmer perspectives over regulationsMore than 3000 sheep and beef farmers have attended dozens of freshwater meetings.21 Oct 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Yarrow: Time is right to target UK and Ireland agritech marketsComment: Agritech exports of around $1.5 billion a year but flat for past decade.21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIn vitro foal makes breeding historyNew Zealand's first foal produced by an in vitro fertility treatment.21 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryExotic sheep shearing to feature at farm open dayWimbledon farm holds some of the most ancient breeds of sheep.20 Oct 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFreshwater reforms show a better world is possibleCOMMENT: Combined initiatives could achieve something greater than the sum of their parts.20 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: First new-season lambs fetch up to $165Homebred angus yearling bulls also a highlight.17 Oct 04:29 AM
The CountryThe Feds say: Landscape zones risk harming farmsRules that prevent rural production are not acceptable, writes Rhea Dasent.17 Oct 04:25 AM
The CountryBay firm launches online stock marketFarmers can even auction stock while on an overseas holiday.17 Oct 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam McIvor: Freshwater proposals need to be fairer to farmersComment: Proposals will penalise farming systems with the lightest environmental touch.17 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryNew agritech council urges stronger investmentAgritech saves farmers big money and time.09 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryRural Women NZ Business Awards category winners announcedJudges highly impressed with the range and calibre of entrants in this year's awards.09 Oct 09:11 PM
The CountryComment: Good farmers penalised by freshwater proposalsRegulation will reward farmers breaching nitrogen limits.09 Oct 09:08 PM
The CountryBarbara Kuriger: Singing the praises of our rural sectorWater issues have tangible impact on both farmers' mental health and businesses.09 Oct 09:05 PM
The CountryYearling angus steers highlight at Stortford LodgeYearling angus steers were the hot item at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.09 Oct 08:56 PM
The CountryStock prices show little sign of easingDrought in Australia and swine flu in Asia is driving demand for NZ lamb.09 Oct 08:54 PM
The CountryUnique home links two worldsUnique coastal Whanganui home in rural setting links two worlds.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers express concerns over freshwater reformsThousands of plans will be required to meet the freshwater reform legislation proposals.09 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFarming: Black ink statements for farmersLivestock prices remain strong into the traditional quiet trading period.09 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryField day on looking after soil and waterThe free event is being held at Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Karapiro09 Oct 02:45 AM
The CountryFarmers encouraged to have a go at Ballance awardsIn less than one month, entries will close for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.09 Oct 02:39 AM
The Country'Despicable': Struggling farmers gutted after thieves take $10k of calf feedKeep an eye out for stock feed going cheap in Taranaki - it could be stolen.07 Oct 05:15 AM
The CountryAt the yards: Cattle pens close to capacity at salesThe cattle pens were close to capacity with cattle to suit all budgets at Rongotea.04 Oct 03:43 AM
The CountryComment: Govt's freshwater policy is latest jab at farmersWhanganui MP Harete Hipango says freshwater policy is a jab at farmers.03 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit a platform for Te Puke tourismKiwifruit could be to Te Puke what champagne is to the French region of the same name.03 Oct 03:20 AM
The CountryBay of Plenty farm symposium attracts crowdMeeting for the 300-plus farmers and growers expected to attend moved to Orchard Church.03 Oct 03:18 AM
The CountryJim Galloway: Action not rules what's neededOne size fits all regulations not the answer to water issue.03 Oct 03:11 AM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Lambs holding their value at salesStore lambs again led the parade at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.03 Oct 03:08 AM
The CountryPut your best lambs forward for Hawke's Bay ShowPick your best ones for the Hawke's Bay Show export lamb competition.03 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryWaimate woman killed on quad bike namedWoman died in quad bike accident at Waimate.03 Oct 01:58 AM
The CountryPloughing on a dream for retired HB farmerAnnual ploughing match at Takapau on Saturday.02 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElizabeth Soal: Why freshwater plans have shocked farmersCOMMENT: It's clear planning changes need to happen quickly, and rules imposed swiftly.01 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAt the yards: Enthusiastic bids strengthen pricesEnthusiastic bidding saw prices strengthen again at Rongotea.29 Sep 10:54 PM
The CountryWairarapa farmers 'betrayed' by waterway proposalsWairarapa MP Alastair Scott speaks with concerned farmers over waterway proposals.29 Sep 10:48 PM
