New ZealandShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
AgribusinessRural rebound: Farm profitability boosts PGG Wrightson's earningsPGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.11 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandThere's a new type of avocado growing in New ZealandThe creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.11 Aug 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increasesAutomation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency. 11 Aug 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Children are the future': New group aims to unite farming families“It’s important to have a good network of people around you.”11 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandPolitics with Barry Soper on The CountryTom Young, Stacey Waaka, and Barry Soper. 11 Aug 02:00 AM
World'They looked very happy': Why farmers are playing jazz to cows'We always have music on in the milking parlour... not just for the staff to listen to.'10 Aug 11:59 PM
New Zealand'The penny dropped': Farmer's regenerative agriculture journeyStephen Newman farms regeneratively on a 10-hectare block near Auckland. 10 Aug 10:45 PM
WorldWildfire threatens farms on Mount VesuviusAll hiking routes on the volcano near Naples are closed to tourists.10 Aug 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightMeryl Sheep and Judy Drench: Does A Dog's Show need a movie?OPINION: A Dog's Show was essential childhood viewing - second only to the Goodnight Kiwi.09 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Yacon adds a juicy twist to your garden and plateOpinion: Yacon is juicy, sweet, and crunchy, with the texture of a watermelon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree DDT offered in the war against wasps in 1949Free DDT powder offer left the Department of Agriculture "flooded with requests" in 1949.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rare and authentic': NZ's first Land Rover sparks charity driveJulian Paton bought 'Twenty', the first Land Rover to reach New Zealand.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ avocado exports surgeExport volumes increased 170% to 3.6 million trays this season.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Georgie's helping farmers help the environment'For me, the most important way to understand farmers is to go out on the farm with them.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: New vaccine tech offers hope against foot-and-mouthOPINION: FMD is one of the world’s most economically devastating livestock diseases. 08 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Gas supply woes with Ballance CEO Kelvin WickhamKelvin Wickham, James Robertson, Rachel Shearer, Phil Duncan, Hamish McKay. 08 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandT&G Global profit up amid booming apple salesT&G's Envy apples had a strong season, outperforming in key markets.08 Aug 01:09 AM
World'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFor Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall shortFarmers’ frustrations are chiefly directed at export taxes - reduced but still in place.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRapid change brings challenges for NZ's fastest-growing districtThe area's population is expected to almost double in 30 years.07 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Australia's foot-and-mouth disease vaccineJane Smith, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Jo Luxton, and Chris Russell. 07 Aug 01:39 AM
New ZealandCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandWhy new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policyA 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy seasonButter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.06 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandAre NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.06 Aug 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Woody's in the garden again': Blind pig's gate-opening anticsBlind kunekune learned to open an electric gate. Neighbourhood visits ensued.06 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on Trump's tariffsTodd McClay, Matt Bolger, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Emma Higgins, Hunter McGregor.06 Aug 01:52 AM
