The CountrySeeking balance on climate change, feeding the hungryComment: We should not ignore poverty and hunger to focus on reducing GHG emissions.16 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTop AA official: Why is this Government turning its back on roads - and safety?COMMENT: Government stance of there being insufficient funds is not good enough.15 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryPine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burpCOMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.12 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy rural families need action on boarding school allowancesComment: Why is the boarding school allowance for rural kids less than other kids'?11 Jul 12:29 AM
The CountryAnswers needed on rural waste disposalComment: The first step in minimising farm waste is to develop a regional strategy.11 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryComment: There is a lot of good out thereComment: Keep focused on good news rural stories, you'll be heartened by how many exist.10 Jul 11:31 PM
The CountryTalking point: Time for 'growers to grow up'Burning green wood unacceptable10 Jul 08:00 PM
The CountryComment: How constant are we on water?Comment:If farmers are expected to do their best over water discharge, shouldn't everyone?09 Jul 09:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Govt's plan to push green vehicles a no-brainerCOMMENT: It seems they've come up with a pretty good way to do it but it'll take time.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Why Shane Jones' Billion Tree scheme will failComment: China takes 75% of our logs, you could say we have all our logs in one basket.04 Jul 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBoyd Swinburn: Food for thought - drastic change neededCOMMENT: We need to collectively understand the urgent need for systemic transformation.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Westland Milk sale will see xenophobes out in forceComment: "Foreign investment, like it or not, makes this country run."30 Jun 06:43 PM
The CountryComment: Why we shouldn't allow trout farmingComment: Are trout farms a good idea? David Haynes has 10 reasons why they're not.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Rob Fenwick: Auckland needs regional composting plant nowCOMMENT: Urban dwellers can do so much more for the well-being of our soil.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Government won't see the wood for the treesComment: Federated Farmers is concerned to see industrial forestry replace farms.28 Jun 02:24 AM
The CountryComment: When tourism flies in the face of farmingComment: Why is the Government focused on agriculture while tourism flies under the radar?27 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryComment: Director's cut may result in Titanic blowbackComment: If James Cameron keeps nudging, rural types may push back.27 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryClimate change: Is more expected of farmers than anyone else?Comment: Farmers are among the first to feel the impacts of climate change.25 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryComment: Why farming is like a marriageComment: Communication, compromise and commitment are also important in farming.25 Jun 04:45 AM
The CountryJulia Jones: The tough question for co-op shareholdersComment: Co-ops need to keep pace with a changing business world.24 Jun 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Why gun recall will backfireCOMMENT: The gun buy-back is doomed to fail. It's being done on the cheap.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryI love trees, but this initiative could cause problemsForestry done well adds to our communities - but is this programme doing it well?21 Jun 06:45 PM
The CountryDealing with the ongoing complexities of woolComment: Wool has so much potential yet we do not seem to be making any progress.20 Jun 10:48 PM
The CountryDear James Cameron, here's what you get wrong about NZASB's rural economist has penned an open letter to James Cameron.20 Jun 06:04 AM
The CountryThe next step in agriculture: Be better, not differentComment: How do we create the next step in the agricultural sector?19 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryComment: Communication on sharemilker contracts vitalComment: Contracts are the only way to make sure everyone is on the same page.19 Jun 11:14 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: What happened to tackling bottled water exporters?COMMENT: Is it too much to ask that we all own the water for the purposes of export?18 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Govt steps up to farmers' plate usually served up by NatsCOMMENT: Farming is a business like no other.17 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryComment: The politics of trout farming in New ZealandComment: Political and commercial implications can scupper trout farming in NZ.17 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryComment: Billion trees plan needs thoughtful policyComment: The desire to cover farms in trees is farming's biggest challenge at present.17 Jun 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien Venuto: Fonterra, Kiwibank, Sport NZ make marketing movesComment: There have been some big moves in the advertising space.14 Jun 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs our future one where water from the tap is off the menu?The science is simple: Don't poison Papatuanuku.13 Jun 10:12 PM
The CountryComment: Fieldays enables real conversationsComment: Federated Farmers is at the National Agricultural Fieldays this week.13 Jun 02:34 AM
