The CountryTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
The CountryThe Country: Southland farmer Dean Rabbidge on carbon farmingDean Rabbidge, Shane Jones, Glen Burrell, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.14 Mar 12:44 AM
The CountryInforming New Zealand Beef programme proving its worthThere has been a substantial increase in awareness of INZB tools in the industry: Jenkins13 Mar 11:13 PM
The CountryCousins family wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said the Cousins had a high-performing, efficient farming operation.13 Mar 08:03 PM
The Country'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiserJessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.13 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pestsFederated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.13 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryWinston Peters on Marco Rubio, agriculture tariffs, and DEIWinston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Michelle Sands, Chris Russell, Andrew Jennings.13 Mar 12:43 AM
The CountryMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
The CountryKiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test matchDavid Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.12 Mar 11:02 PM
The Country‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom school leaver to forestry trailblazer: Young woman breaks barriers'When people ask me where I work they’re always surprised and say, ‘That’s a manly job!''12 Mar 01:00 AM
The Country'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announcedIn a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.12 Mar 12:40 AM
The CountryZanda McDonald Award winners on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, Jane Smith, Alistair Niven12 Mar 12:39 AM
The CountryFonterra reshuffles top management before saleThe dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.11 Mar 08:27 PM
The Country'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's BayGrowers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.11 Mar 08:19 PM
The CountryWhy this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.11 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Wayne Langford on farming in MongoliaWayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.11 Mar 01:05 AM
The CountryRural Games success for Toa HendersonHenderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.10 Mar 08:16 PM
The Country‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
The Country'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
The Country'I was just there to have a crack': East Coast Young Farmer winner"Hopefully I can surprise a few people and bring the East Coast its first win since 2007."10 Mar 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmersFonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.10 Mar 02:46 AM
The Country'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 yearsSeveral families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.10 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryDrought update with Phil Duncan on The CountryPhil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dave Whillans, Pita Alexander, Jen Corkran.10 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryHungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."09 Mar 10:04 PM
The CountryKiwi champs carve their legacy at historic Timbersports eventNZ STIHL Timbersports National Championships held at the Rural Games over the weekend.09 Mar 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool wasteWool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarm systems specialists hit the roadMatt Dalley and Wade Bell are the hosts of the Feed for Thought podcast.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on TrumpOPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm futureBoth projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.08 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryCan strong wool make a comeback? Lisa Portas says yes“People love wool, but their wallets don’t get bigger because they love it."08 Mar 04:01 PM
The Country'Artificially coloured': Faking show sheep in 1911If a sheep was not shown in its natural colour "it was not worthy of being shown at all".08 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".08 Mar 04:00 PM
