The CountryWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country‘Wicked problem’: 28 actions addressing Gisborne’s land erosionSixty-thousand hectares in Gisborne need vegetation to combat erosion.07 Feb 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boostThe Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.28 Jan 12:55 AM
The CountryFonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive BovaerTrials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals. 26 Jan 08:29 PM
The Country‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
The CountryRaising the next generation of primary industry leadersHATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.15 Jan 02:00 AM
The Country'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."18 Dec 01:11 AM
The Country'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: No sign of highly pathogenic virus on second Otago farmAn Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.05 Dec 09:34 PM
The CountryMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
The Country'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
The Country80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
Rural businessAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
The CountryCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
The CountryIs this the start of a new aquaculture industry?'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'22 Nov 04:01 PM
The Country‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
The CountryNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
The CountryCould this plant be the next coffee alternative?If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.05 Nov 03:39 AM
The CountryFrozen velvet exports to China set to resumeMPI and China’s customs authorities have been negotiating the issue since late 2023.04 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryStockfeed from tough bugs 'good for planet and people'The technology is projected to generate $500 million annually by 2045.03 Nov 10:20 PM
The CountryKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMore than $1m to be invested in battle against bronze beetleNative beetle chews through growing fruitlets leaving apples unsuitable for harvesting.29 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOur great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?18 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South KoreaSouth Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.02 Oct 09:17 PM
The CountryClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
The CountryBird flu eradication unlikely if virus arrives in NZ, MPI saysMPI says it is focused on mitigating the impact of any H5N1 outbreak.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryAussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZTests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.05 Sep 09:57 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 Country'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industryNew Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.28 Aug 09:24 PM
