The CountryShearing training needs a shake upShearing industry needs new blood to avoid major shortages of skilled shearers07 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ must be able to attract, train, retain skilled dairy farmersDairyNZ chief executive welcomes Govt plans to reform the vocational education sector.05 Aug 09:36 PM
The CountryStudy shows pathogens in farm and forest soilCutting-edge science has revealed what microbes are lurking in our soil.05 Aug 09:31 PM
The CountryBillion trees policy 'spells end of farming'"Billion Trees policy is not about a need for trees, it's just politics."04 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryRetired Dannevirke farmer voices concerns over forestry"Are we going too far with planting pine trees at the cost of farming?"02 Aug 06:16 PM
The CountryGreen MP thanks Fonterra for 'leadership'Fonterra's leadership had been 'incredibly important' says Chloe Swarbrick.01 Aug 08:57 AM
The CountryRick's Beef: Science, equitable framework vitalB+LNZ has lodged its submission on the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill.31 Jul 11:06 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Register big issueMisgivings about a firearms register is likely to dominate feedback from rural areas.31 Jul 11:01 PM
The CountryCalvingSmart events attract 1500 farmersDairyNZ's CalvingSmart workshops around the country have been sellout events.31 Jul 10:58 PM
The CountryShelley Greer: See your lawyer before you sign work contractEnsure that your employment agreements are up to date with the law.31 Jul 10:53 PM
The Country'Oscows' award time for Jersey clubThe Te Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club held their annual 'Oscows' production awards.31 Jul 10:40 PM
The CountryMoney really does grow on NZ treesThe growth of the horticulture industry, nationally and internationally, is blooming.31 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryPressure from PM makes agriculture a sacrificial lambPM's plan is to put so much pressure on farmers that she will drive them out of business.31 Jul 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMuller 'thrilled' to give voice to farmers in primary industries portfolio roleTodd Muller explains how significant a reshuffle to National's caucus is for him.31 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryTalking Point: Policies put communities at riskFabric of local rural communities could be severely impacted by conversion to forestry.29 Jul 09:54 PM
The CountryDairyNZ: Methane target not achievableDairyNZ says an unrealistic methane target is setting farmers up to fail.29 Jul 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.29 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryDutch company's methane blocker hits NZ roadblockDutch company says it's hit a roadblock trying to get its methane inhibitor to NZ farmers.27 Jul 11:27 PM
The CountrySunflowers, canola among crops of the future, arable chairman saysMore potential for a diversity of crops in Whanganui26 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryAt the yards: Higher numbersStill a strong market for all classes of stock at Levin and Rongotea.26 Jul 05:41 AM
The CountryTwo years later - a possible fix for contentious One Plan ruleMaximum nitrogen leaching numbers lifted in proposed change to One Plan.26 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat a hard Brexit could mean for NZ's trade with UKThe rise of Boris Johnson has added more uncertainty to the mix for trade with Britain.25 Jul 06:38 AM
The CountryZero Carbon bill would significantly dig into farmer profits, MPs toldDairyNZ say the Zero Carbon bill would slash dairy farmers' profits by up to 40 per cent.25 Jul 06:10 AM
The CountryCr John Vujcich: All emitters must be treated equallyRealistic targets and aspirations must be applied consistently across all emitters.24 Jul 10:08 PM
The CountryDiesel in the blood: 52 years in tractors and machineryRetirement to Bill is a chance to spend time with his family.24 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryAt $10k this pooch is in a league of his ownThe first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.24 Jul 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWinston Peters: 'I haven't let anyone shaft the farmers'Winston Peters on why saying "Choina" isn't as bad as the Greens ad targeting Bridges.24 Jul 04:28 AM
The Country'Legend' Otago farming family set the bar highThe Morrisons have been producing ''grade free'' milk for 14 years on the trot.23 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country179 infected farms, 108,000 lost cattle: The cost of a diseaseChances of wiping out cattle disease M. bovis looking good - so far.23 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryOur view: Rural areas face risk from forestryThe fabric of our local rural communities could be severely impacted by forestry.21 Jul 09:27 PM
The CountryComment: Don't write off EV abilities for our rural communitiesFarmers could make big cost savings in the medium to long term by going electric.21 Jul 09:22 PM
The CountryWestland Milk to have Chinese owners next monthWestland dairy company sale sealed.18 Jul 06:22 AM
The CountryIntensive winter grazing concerns vetsStock need dry, sheltered areas where they can lie down and ruminate.17 Jul 10:49 PM
The CountryJane Lacy-Hulbert: Should waste milk go to your calves?Here's the lowdown on a traditional practice.17 Jul 10:45 PM
