OpinionRachel StewartFonterra's spin makes me want to throw upCOMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLisa Harper: Farm forestry has potentialWith new Government, the complex issues around forestry may get greater focus.21 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryConservation Comment: We can't even protect sheepKids with facts behind them will become the best police of all to protect native species.19 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryWhen good gardens go badI did what people normally do, when faced with the unknown.17 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionWe could get a new consensus on trade agreementsBusiness should help to build a new consensus on NZ's trade agreements.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMeat exports still gain from revised TPPOpinion: The agreement on TPP at Da Nang will be good for New Zealand's beef exports.16 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryGerard Pain: Plan B, C ... for water storageWe have nothing to show for the $20 million of ratepayer money that was spent of the RWSS.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBala Tikkisetty: Cultivate with care after the big wetFarmers are currently cultivating their paddocks for pasture or crop rotation.14 Nov 06:30 AM
The CountryComment: Farmers key to climate solution, but at what cost?If we want to fix the global environmental problems it will have to be up to the farmers.12 Nov 10:02 PM
The CountryAddressing our nature deficitIt's said that separating people from nature leads to increased stress.12 Nov 09:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Back to TPP's drawing boardTPP nearly made the finish line on the weekend.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWhen shadows attack and Velcro snapsThere is a fairly comprehensive list of things that worry and perplex Bryn.10 Nov 07:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: No TPP glory for TrumpOPINION: While US President was flattered, other nations worked on a trade deal.10 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Young Farmer TV snub a disgraceDecision not to air Young Farmer contest makes a mockery of claims to support NZ culture.10 Nov 05:07 AM
The CountryThe TPP done deal that turned out not to beHow Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.10 Nov 03:32 AM
The CountryRemember us in the regions, JacindaThe people of Whanganui need you to fulfil your promises. And then some.10 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryPaul Bailey: Still many challenges aheadAs a community we should never forget the dangers of group think.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers Letter: Why blaming farmers doesn't hold waterWater is being discussed across the country, but without solutions.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNational Govt was behind heartland NZWe must ensure recent gains are not eroded by unnecessary taxes and compliance costs.08 Nov 07:00 AM
The CountryZelka Grammer: Importance of keeping GM free zone16000 people were against the indiscriminate planting of GE trees in Northland last year.08 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionSuper Fund's farm buys look good valueFarming is totally unrepresented on the NZX making access difficult for most Kiwis.07 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Prime Minister must nix the TPPThe trouble with the TPP is that it is not only a free-trade arrangement.07 Nov 06:39 AM
The CountryKatie Milne: It's still the govt's jobFederated Farmers has reviewed its legal position on the GMO issue in the Northland RPS.07 Nov 04:30 AM
The CountryConservation comment: Spring brings renewed hopeOur weekly Conservation Comment column.05 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryRick's Beef: Managing complianceWe have environmental compliance coming at us like a freight train.02 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryMike Finlayson: RMA a matter of balanceThe council is a governed by the law of the land. My role is to influence policy.02 Nov 03:30 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: BigAg must wake up to synthetic threatCOMMENT: Artificial milk and meat pose huge risk to farming industry.31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryJohn Blackwell: Challenges aheadOctober has gone from one of our wettest winters to suddenly a drying-out spring31 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: What you need to know about winter fisheries closuresFish and Game responds to Rural Advocacy Network's "loose-cannon approach to reporting."30 Oct 10:31 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Good luck Jacinda - well, sort of.Jamie Mackay puts a rural perspective on the Prime Minister.30 Oct 02:48 AM
The CountryConservation: Care, kōrero and connectionThis year, we have more reasons than ever to celebrate the river.30 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryEditorial: Regions have waited long enoughThe lolly scramble that is a general election has come and gone24 Oct 05:00 PM