New ZealandPills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissionsScientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.08 Dec 09:39 PM
New ZealandBoost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei ShowA new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.08 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: A new buzzword in fencingKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettesOpinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
LifestyleTriumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journeyThe inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA tale of two old tractors“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandWhen coffee leads to collaborationIt all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.06 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Farm-to-forestry conversions with Dr Elizabeth HeegChris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Toby Williams, D Humm, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.06 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandThousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby huntDroppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.05 Dec 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandDairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savingsA new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMiles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk priceMiles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.05 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandReport confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.04 Dec 10:50 PM
BusinessFonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kgFonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.04 Dec 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandMother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'04 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
New Zealand‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpetDisappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.04 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandFarm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.04 Dec 01:05 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and scienceOpinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.03 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandDairy prices lift in mixed GDT auctionDairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.03 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farmingShiann Read-Mills says she 'enjoys the connection with the land and animals'.03 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandDairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownershipMatt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.03 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandBird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandGirls who Grow supporting young women in ag'Now is the time to grow the next generation of female change-makers.'02 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Carbon farming with David SeymourDavid Seymour, Doug Avery, Steve Wyn-Harris, Phil Duncan.02 Dec 12:59 AM
