The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Ways rural farmers can access supportThe farming industry in the Tararua District has been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.28 Feb 10:18 PM
The CountryWhanganui farmers catching a break"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryTaranaki-Manawatū FMG Young Farmer of the Year crownedThe Taranaki-Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year has been crowned.27 Feb 03:05 AM
The CountryTop Māori horticulturalists announced as Ahuwhenua Trophy finalistsNgai Tukairangi Trust's largest orchard is among those to make the final cut.26 Feb 04:01 PM
The CountrySalmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North IslandLeptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.24 Feb 05:12 AM
The CountryWorkshops to help farmers navigate new rulesBeef and Lamb NZ has teamed up with Horizons Regional Council to deliver the workshops.22 Feb 02:50 AM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: Poachers just one more worry farmers don’t needCouncils should also show leeway on the usual RMA red tape and consents.22 Feb 12:58 AM
The CountryWatch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by diggerZoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.22 Feb 12:26 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: ‘Dead livestock everywhere’Volunteers have spent days cleaning up dead animals in Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle.21 Feb 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country82-year-old farmer who badly treated cattle admits management of his farm “got away on him”Farmer fined for ill treatment of cows on Kaipara cattle farm20 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairmanInflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.17 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Farming versus sustainabilityWairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.17 Feb 01:20 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farmsFarmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.16 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNgāhinapōuri’s Waipiri Holsteins dominate national Holstein showWaipiri Holsteins receive more accolades at the 2023 NZ Dairy Event.14 Feb 08:00 PM
The Country'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factoriesBig exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.09 Feb 01:00 AM
The Country'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payoutKimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.03 Feb 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliteratedAfter an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.28 Jan 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPhotojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plateThe book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.21 Jan 11:00 AM
The CountryFloodgates still open in RiversdaleCyclone Hale left Riversdale farms with metre-deep river sediment covering entire paddocks20 Jan 03:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmer accused of being stoned at work, sacked after posting about cannabisThe fired worker has now been awarded $20k for the unfair dismissal.16 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRural support trust walks with communities when things get toughThey're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.15 Jan 10:53 PM
The CountryCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
The CountryGrowers warn of price spike after Cyclone Hale'The fruit will just explode and berry growers have been severely affected.'11 Jan 06:32 AM
Rural businessPavlova and biscuits at risk as prices riseCommercial bakers are feeling the heat as egg shortage drives up wholesale prices.04 Jan 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs riseSome farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.01 Jan 05:00 PM
The Country'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheepIt's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.20 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRangitīkei water scheme idea dries upFunding from the Provincial Growth Fund was applied for, but never given out.19 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Meat the Need': Call goes out to Central Hawke’s Bay farmersFarmers can pledge to donate livestock and dairy farmers can sign up to donate milk.13 Dec 02:32 AM
