Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
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Ecan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish
“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."
Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.
'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptions
So far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.
Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
Fonterra's interim results with Miles Hurrell on The Country
Miles Hurrell, Todd Charteris, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.
Rewards all round in Fonterra's half-year result
Fonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.
'Encouraging': Why farmer confidence is rising
Rabobank says farmers are "more comfortable" with the coalition Government's direction.
Interest in agriculture boosts Lincoln University's enrolments
A strong uptake in agriculture studies has helped Lincoln's enrolment numbers.
Seeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestone
Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.
Editorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economy
OPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.
'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group
“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."
The Prime Minister talks past US presidents on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Michelle Pye, Mike McIntyre, Sam McIvor.
'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident
An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.
Dairy prices weaken again - will Fonterra's milk price forecast follow?
Dairy prices fell again at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.
Prices drop again in latest GDT auction
Whole milk powder is Fonterra's biggest reference product.
'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek
'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.
Couple's advice after 65 years of marriage
Dawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.
The Country: Winston Peters doubles down on 'Nazi' comment
Winston Peters, Nadine Tunley, Hunter McGregor, Tim Williams, Cameron Bagrie.
Cheap tomatoes great for shoppers - not for growers
'As the season went on and production increased, volumes increased and prices come down.'
Drought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm'
'We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'
Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies
Allan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.
Rural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announced
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
Todd McClay talks drought and China on The Country
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Amy Bielski, Phil Duncan, Allan Barber.
'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year
Ōpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.
Kiwis open shearing series with win over Wales
David Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.
Synlait's options for paying back its $130m debt
Synlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.
'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the Sheep
Nearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.
'Great to hear kākā squawking': Farmers get wildlife thriving
The couple’s planting provides even more shelter and security for wildlife.
Pastures Past: The week three tractor drivers died
Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.
'It was awesome': National open farm day a success
Around 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.
700,000 trays of kiwifruit heading to China
The Kowhai, and the Solent Star, are expected to reach Shanghai at the end of March.