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Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.
'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farms
One of the world’s most invasive weeds has been discovered on two Waikato maize farms.
The future of sheep and beef farming on The Country
Toby Williams, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Nick White, Simon White.
'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farm
The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.
PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen
Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.
Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?
Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.
'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the storm
Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.
'I'm not spreading coal dust on people's porridge': Shane Jones on The Country
Shane Jones, Mike Cronin, Jim Hopkins, Scott Duggan, Karen Williams.
Foresters awards: Hawke’s Bay family claims North Island foresters award
It's a generational thing at remote Waiwhare in the eastern shadows of the Kaweka Ranges.
Hopes for Corriedale Shears amid NZ Agricultural Show cancellation
The Corriedale shears, established almost 60 years ago, has never had a cancellation.
Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees
“There’s hardly any sheep and beef farmers breaking even."
GDT steady but cheddar takes a dive
Not much movement on WMP and SMP, while cheddar plummeted 8.5 per cent.
A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in Christchurch
Organisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.
AI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEO
The company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.
Fieldays Faithful: The visitor who's been more than 30 times
Bronwyn has been coming to Fieldays for over 30 years now.
IHC Calf and Rural Scheme update on The Country
Damien O'Connor, Nadine Tunley, Greg Millar, Todd Clark.
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
Central Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hours
Not a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.
Taranaki loader driver wins national champs
Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.
Woolshed Roadshow comes to Fordell
Town will come to country at a Fordell woolshed next Wednesday
Last chance a charm for Northern Young Farmer of the Year
Caleb Eady's win has secured him the only remaining spot in the grand final.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.
Westland Milk eyeing global cream position as producer of 'white gold' protein
Company eyes new bioactive product markets after a $70m expansion.
Ag Minister Todd McClay live from China on The Country
Todd McClay, Te Radar, Glenn Sutton, Doug Avery, Mark Dillon.
Meet the finalists for Dairy Woman of the Year
Meet Myfanwy Alexander, Amber Carpenter, Katrina Roberts and Michelle Ruddell.
A person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?
This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.
How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
Losing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.
Power to the people: When electricity arrived on-farm
“The country is now passing from the age of steam to the age of electricity."
From Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviour
Jemma Ostenfeld's passion is producing fresh, organic food & seedlings for home gardeners.
The end of the line? What's in the pipeline for the rural landline
Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the plight of rural landlines.
The Country's after-party: Live from a Riversdale woolshed
Jamie Mackay talks to a cast of thousands on a Riversdale farm in Southland.
How NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world
'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'