The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

150+ competitors to vie in NZ's biggest merino shearing champs in Alexandra this weekend.

“I’m deeply committed to agriculture and I see huge potential for sheep and beef farming."

Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Mike Petersen, Craig Wiggins.

The hunt is on for the next generation of trailblazers in agriculture.

Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.

Rejected fruit and vege finds a new home through Wonky Box.

Kate Acland, Tom Martin, Blair Drysdale, Jim Hopkins, Shane McManaway, Dean Rabbidge.

Dairy Women’s Network will welcome Kevin Argyle and Rowena Duncum later this month.

NZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.

The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.

Phil Duncan, Jo Luxton, Kylie Leonard, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Rowena Duncum.

About 600 people could lose their jobs.

'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'

Bremworth boss: 'I think [carpet moth] is made a little bit bigger than it really is.'

Challenging weather, along with low stock and tree prices, had big impact.

Potter Kim Morgan has been honing his craft for 46 years.

The Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.

Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'

Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.

Ben Tomsett, Jason Herrick, D Humm, C Hickman, Hika Elliot, Chris Brandolino, Mark Wynne.

Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.

Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.

And its future may too.

'The dogs in Waverley are out of control.'

Maize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.