Farmers v politicians charity games results on The Country
Wayne Langford, Wayne McLaughlin, Kathrin Jankowiec, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Phil Duncan.
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When rugby legend George Nēpia put farming before the game
Nēpia said while he loved New Zealand rugby, he needed finance for his farm.
Is NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?
Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.
'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'
Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.
How farmers can bring birdsong back
A growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.
'Stainless steel cows': Is precision fermentation a threat to Kiwi farmers?
NZ labs could soon start mass-producing dairy-identical products without using cows.
EPA says hydrogen cyanamide 'safe to use' but growers face new rules
Kiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using the controversial agri-chemical.
Bird flu at second farm as Melbourne farmers on high alert
Bird flu is highly contagious and can wipe out entire flocks of domestic poultry.
Shane Jones talks mining on The Country
Shane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.
Riches in niches: Could cauliflower ice cream and tamarillo chocolate be our export future?
“The leadership in consumer marketing is happening at the edges, by the entrepreneurs.”
Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match
Rugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery: The slip that will cost $7m to fix
Project highlights enormous cost of fixing region’s road network.
Ordinary farm scene photographs given a painting-like quality
Capturing the innocence of a young child who sees the farm as his playground.
Take care on rural roads on Moo-ving Day
Thousands of cows are moved about the country on or around June 1.
Feds' latest rural banking survey on The Country
Richard McIntyre, Ben Picton, Katie Milne, Warwick Catto, Jamie Strang, Chris Russell.
'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say Feds
Farmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.
Kiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dip
Green kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.
Native skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tank
Moving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.
Mozzarella steals the show at final GDT for the season
Global dairy prices have ended the current season on a positive note.
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
Opinion: The 3 Fs - Why we should teach food security in schools
OPINION: The three Rs are important in education, and so are the three Fs.
Duncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?
OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.
Fonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospects
Shareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.
'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'
Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.
NZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency
'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.
Christchurch company proposes taking over 2024 New Zealand Agricultural Show
Event Hire hopes to get between 30,000 to 50,000 visitors over three days.
Ian Kirkpatrick remembers Sid Going on The Country
Ian Kirkpatrick, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Roger Dickie, Tom Martin.
Cow-less dairy product company given green light to expand
Auckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.
Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'
Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
Sweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College
'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The Country
Ben Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.
S&P backs Fonterra's consumer plan
S&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.