The CountryAndrew Hoggard stands up for kiwi farming at the World Dairy SummitFed Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard is in Holland at the World Dairy Summit. He found he had to correct the European perception of kiwi farming.20 Oct 09:58 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George - Kiwi farmer's radio revolutionDom takes a trip down memory lane and gives us the history of radio which started on a farm!19 Oct 09:10 PM
HorticultureLincoln University must repay $1.5mLincoln University has repaid $1.5m after it was found it did not teach for as many hours as it was funded for.19 Oct 03:36 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
The CountryWorld first for Hawke's Bay sheep stationA Hawke's Bay sheep farm is the first in the world to be certified for the GAP step 4 sheep programme. GAP is the Global Animal Partnership 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryStock theft a reality across Whanganui districtIt used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are 18 Oct 07:05 AM
OpinionJamie MackayConfessions of a 'Left Wing Tosser'In this week's From the Lip - Jamie answers an ill-informed critic who labels him left-wing. Don't they know he's apolitical?18 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryChanelle and Chelsea - why farmers should tell their storiesChanelle Purser and Chelsea Millar talk social media and why it's important for farmers to tell their stories.18 Oct 02:11 AM
BDBDThe CountryPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryFarmers eye pea alternativesFarmers in the Wairarapa are breaking new ground as they get under way with planting alternatives to their preferred pea crop. The 17 Oct 11:37 PM
The CountryBill English - could the regions solve the immigration issue?The Minister of Finance reviews the results of Jamie's unscientific pub poll on what he should do with his $1.8 billion surplus.17 Oct 12:50 AM
The CountryWinston Peters: Joylessly going beyond meat?OPINION: The country's reliance on its rural sector for the export income that sustains our standard of living was re-emphasised in 15 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryHidden camera discovered at dairy farmPolice are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.14 Oct 04:58 AM
The CountryBad weather hits NZ milk productionBad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.13 Oct 09:36 PM
OpinionWoods: Agri emissions must be tackledFor Labour, it is critical that we have an integrated across government plan to reduce emissions.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFood prices cheaper in SeptemberGroceries were cheaper in September, impacted by cheaper bananas, lamb and chicken.13 Oct 12:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra shareholders back new governance modelThe key change to the governance model will enable farmers to directly nominate their own choice for selection to the board.11 Oct 11:47 PM
The CountryQuad rider hurt in sheep crashTeen flown to hospital after quadbike hits a sheep.11 Oct 10:24 PM
The CountryCraig Wiggins - internet video is damaging farmingCraig "Wiggy" Wiggins alerts The Country Early Edition's Dom George to the perils of the internet.07 Oct 02:42 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George - are rural towns becoming ghost towns?Are we losing our regional towns? Dom George investigates rural depopulation.05 Oct 08:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch03 Oct 04:48 AM
The CountryKiwi 'sheep-cat' goes globalThe Kiwi cat that thinks it is a sheep has gone global.30 Sep 02:54 AM
The CountryTwo Farmer Js - what about some good news for sheep farmers?It's all very well to talk about the recent dairy upswing but what about some good news for sheep farmers?30 Sep 12:33 AM
The CountryBillboards shine spotlight on dairy intensificationGreenpeace has erected anti-Ruataniwha dam billboards around Hawke's Bay this week in a bid to "send the message that these elections 29 Sep 06:29 PM
The CountryKiwi in top world farming roleFederated Farmers president William Rolleston has stepped in as acting president of the World Farmers' Organisation.29 Sep 03:03 AM
The CountryTatua sets $6.30/kg payoutTatua Co-op dairy payout drops to $6.30 a kg, but is still well ahead of its larger competitors like Fonterra.28 Sep 09:35 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George - Why is there such a divide between farmers and townies?Dom George looks at both sides of the rural/urban story to try and see if everyone can play nice.28 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryAndy Thompson - Westland Milk Products are 'going about it the right way'Our West Coast cow cocky comments on the Westland Milk Products forecast payout.28 Sep 01:50 AM
BDBDThe CountryApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryWestland confirms low payoutWestland Milk has confirmed its final payout to suppliers will be well below break-even and Fonterra's payout.27 Sep 09:25 PM
The CountryFarm kids less likely to get allergiesPeople who grow up on farms are less likely to suffer allergies in later life, a new study suggests. Women who grew up on farms 27 Sep 07:59 PM
The CountryMan stabbed a sheep to death because he was hungryA Balclutha man who stabbed a sheep to death told the farmer he did it because he was hungry.27 Sep 07:56 PM
The Country'Blow out' in trade deficitA slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit...26 Sep 08:02 PM
