PremiumPremiumThe CountryNation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break evenFarm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDesert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dustWorld's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.21 Jul 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBuried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert saysKiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.21 Jul 01:53 AM
The Country‘Cream of the crop’: 2023 Arable Awards finalists announced“It’s going to be a fantastic and fun night honouring arable’s best and brightest.”20 Jul 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the familyAgeing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.19 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryFarming for the Future: Female network thinks aheadThe Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmersA free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.18 Jul 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySolar farming interest increasesBut it's also a controversial option.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
The CountryMaking history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'09 Jul 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Labour is Kiwi farmers' best friendOpinion: In six years of Labour Government, primary sector exports have risen 50 per cent.08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryTe Puke well-represented at Bay of Plenty Young Grower contestThe contest takes place at Mount College next week, with a gala dinner in the evening.06 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers elects new presidentWayne Langford is a 40-year-old dairy farmer from Golden Bay,06 Jul 03:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Farmers need to be adaptable and flexibleThere are many things that can impact farming operations, writes Sally Dryland.06 Jul 12:08 AM
The CountryWool front and centre for farming coupleSheep and beef farmers promote additional uses of wool.05 Jul 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'I've never looked back': Jessica Bills named Rural Contractors' Trainee of the YearJessica Bills drives tractors for a living.30 Jun 08:00 PM
The Country'Half Arsed Stops Here': New farming health and safety campaign launched“This strategy represents a fresh approach to wellbeing on our farms."29 Jun 04:59 PM
The CountryNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bullPrem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays 2023: Back to beanies and bootsFieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.21 Jun 01:57 AM
The CountryFieldays packs down for 2023The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped its 55th year.19 Jun 03:20 AM
The CountryFarmer Time gets top marks for its first yearIt aims to inspire and educate young people about food's journey from farm to fork.19 Jun 12:13 AM
The CountryRevamped emissions trading scheme plans to be releasedGovernment walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.18 Jun 06:31 PM
The CountryWinners found at Fieldays Fencing CompetitionReigning champion Tony Bouskill tops National Fieldays Fencing Competition.18 Jun 04:24 AM
The CountryInnovation award winners committed to sustainabilityFieldays is celebrating 55 years of highlighting innovation in the primary sector.16 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryPower Farming's Fieldays site a standoutAnonymous judges crowned five Fieldays site award winners.15 Jun 11:30 PM
The Country‘Pretty sh*t’: Farmers & IMF assess NZ economyThis recession is hitting the rural economy hard.15 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryTractor pull fascinates little Fieldays fansPositive mood amongst Fieldays faithful as sun warms up opening day crowds.15 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climateJeff Collings is working hard to decarbonise his 130,000-bird farm.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at FieldaysThe PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.13 Jun 11:13 PM
