OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Just add water for a xenophobic political 'scandal'COMMENT: Where's all the hysteria gone from giving away bottled water rights for free?12 Jun 08:01 PM
The CountryBala Tikkisetty: We need to protect our valuable waterIt's time to take a good look at erosion and see how it can be helped.12 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryDavid White: My two years of MEATDirector David White writes about his experience making the documentary MEAT.12 Jun 02:41 AM
The CountryLandlords 'perplexed' at PM's stancePM's duplicity is in conflict with Tort law's Duty of Care.11 Jun 09:41 PM
OpinionComment: Can dairy farmers get more from less?High-energy, low-protein feed in addition to grass helps increase milk production.11 Jun 06:13 AM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: A Fieldays to remember ... if only I couldOpinion: Jamie Mackay tries to remember a particularly eventful Fieldays from the 1990's.11 Jun 06:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Logging pesticide use outmodedPesticide still used despite global ban.06 Jun 09:11 PM
The CountryScott Simpson: Mycoplasma bovis a challenge for farmersMycoplasma Bovis poses very significant challenges to the beef and dairy sectors.06 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionWhy most profitable industries pay miserable wagesCOMMENT: Wages are not set by a market, they reflect unequal bargaining power.04 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cold facts don't diminish need to look after farmersCOMMENT: When it comes to biosecurity it's in national interest to stay calm and clinical.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFrank Greenall: Nature's call on dairyingToo many cows? Will the M. bovis disease have a silver lining?30 May 07:00 PM
The CountryLashing Out: Is there really a drinking culture in rugby?Sam "Lashes" Casey doesn't believe New Zealand rugby has a problem with alcohol.30 May 04:44 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why I've come to love those cowsCOMMENT: Studies show cows have personalities and emotions, just like cats and dogs.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie Mackay: A Fieldays roadie and a farewell to an old friendOpinion: Jamie Mackay is on the road for Fieldays.29 May 06:00 AM
The CountryLashing Out: Time to red card the refSam "Lashes" Casey is blowing the whistle on Super Rugby referees.24 May 08:30 PM
The CountryRural Ramblings: Anyone looking for a puppy?Wood pile burning leads to unexpected visit, says Julie Patton.23 May 06:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Mycoplasma bovis - an open letter to MPIComment: Peter Williams has a few questions for MPI about Mycoplasma bovis.23 May 03:37 AM
The CountryOpinion: Stop culling cows with mycoplasma bovisOpinion: Mycoplasma bovis should be treated, not culled.22 May 08:00 PM
OpinionSteven Carden: Farm changes only way to goCOMMENT: Pāmu, NZ's biggest farming company, has seen future and it is sustainable.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryLashing Out: Hey Auckland - this is real New ZealandSam "Lashes" Casey reckons Aucklanders could learn a few lessons from rural New Zealand.20 May 08:53 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: M. bovis could be storm cloud waiting to burstCOMMENT: Eradicating disease is a costly exercise but it's certainly worth trying.20 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWilma's Whey: Cow condition, feed targets are key after dairy dry-offCow condition and feed targets for calving are the priorities to focus on this season.16 May 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails againCOMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.15 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRowena Duncum: Politicians pointing fingers do farmers no favoursOPINION: Rowena Duncum wants politicians to stop blaming each other for M. bovis.15 May 03:45 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: To eradicate or not to eradicateCOMMENT: New Zealand has a big decision to make about Mycoplasma bovis.15 May 12:00 AM
The CountryTalking Point: Pleased by desire to avoid further disruptionPleased by desire to avoid further disruption.14 May 08:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Is Labour anti-farming?Opinion: Jamie Mackay shares an interesting excerpt from his interview with David Parker.14 May 06:00 AM
The CountryWise: Some goats should remain namelessNewest goat's days on farm numbered after his persistent forays into greener pastures.11 May 06:00 PM
The CountryLashing Out: The harsh truth about women's rugbyThe Country's Sam Casey says pay parity in sport isn't a gender issue.11 May 03:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: How to manage your farm in the face of uncertaintyANZ's Mark Hiddleston writes, "farming is often the art of managing the uncontrollable."08 May 11:30 PM
The CountryLetters: Kumara growers struggling to get seasonal workersKumara growers say this is the worst season ever for getting workers to harvest the crop.08 May 06:30 AM
The CountryScrapping it out over the scrap binYes, it's every animal for itself, down on the lifestyle block.04 May 06:00 PM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: The threat of irrational environmentalismDr Edmeades is concerned "extreme, irrational, environmentalism" is stopping progress.02 May 12:00 AM
OpinionWalter Breustedt: Oil and gas ban a wakeup callGovernment must bring the electricity industry to the negotiation table.01 May 10:00 PM