The CountryDo you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”05 Sep 02:58 AM
The CountryWayne Langford talks calving and banking on The CountryWayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, Jamie Mackay.05 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
The Country'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'04 Sep 10:01 PM
The CountrySynlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kgThe dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.04 Sep 09:46 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet Cam Heggie, auctioneer extraordinaireCam Heggie is such a legend he answered 15 questions instead of five.04 Sep 05:01 PM
The CountryGerman newcomer sees potential in Gisborne applesA German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHeritage seeds 'the key to our future'Pair started collecting heritage fruit trees in the 1980s while living in Kaiwaka.04 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFarming at home and away with Hamish MarrAndrew Murray, Kelvin Wickham, Hamish Marr, Hunter McGregor, Janine Mallon.04 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryAgricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.03 Sep 10:29 PM
The CountryA small dip in prices at latest GDT auctionThe GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.03 Sep 09:04 PM
The CountryA remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and communityKarl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.03 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFonterra outlines another South Island plant upgradeThe new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.03 Sep 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryLiquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui GroupThe company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.03 Sep 04:39 AM
The Country'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quitOf those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.03 Sep 02:56 AM
The CountryWinston Peters on raising Super ageWinston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.03 Sep 02:00 AM
The Country'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui districtFeed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.03 Sep 12:22 AM
The CountryCattle declared TB-free in Hari HariA quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.02 Sep 11:05 PM
The CountryFar North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summerSummer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vetSheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.02 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLarge cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestryThe Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.02 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryPhil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The CountryAndrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.02 Sep 02:45 AM
The CountryOpinion: Huge potential in using yearling bulls for breedingOpinion: Yearlings are often aged between 12 and 18 months.02 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryRed meat: United States top market four months in a rowChina remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.01 Sep 11:11 PM
The CountryPrecision fermentation resource released for Southland farmersProject lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.01 Sep 10:48 PM
The Country'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryTop tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."31 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBeefing up cattle disease detection takes students to FranceStudents hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.31 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFestival aims to put Taupō on the food and drink mapOrganiser says the region has “such a rich and varied cuisine scene".30 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryVeges tips: The virtues of spinach - when it's not stuck in your teethOpinion: Spinach can be shared with friends and neighbours, or even your chooks.30 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryOpinion: Keeping your stock - and yourself - safe in the yardsOpinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.30 Aug 03:34 AM
The CountrySamuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The CountrySamuel Whitelock, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Chris Brandolino.30 Aug 02:45 AM
The Country2025 Young Farmer grand final heads to Invercargill"Farming is a big part of our identity down here."30 Aug 01:21 AM