New ZealandArchie the apprentice finds his farming feetThe 17-year-old is in his second year of the three-year Pāmu apprenticeship scheme.16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandRural weather roundup on The CountryOn today: Andrew Hoggard, Damien O'Connor, Ian Strahan, Dominic Jones and Phil Duncan.16 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at Clyde Orchard's cherry harvestClyde Orchards is a family business, started by the Paulin family in 1921.15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandBryce Win takes home the glory in Tasman Young Farmer finalThe sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer can now focus on his wedding in two weeks.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandKiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test matchNew Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.15 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandKiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland's hornet invadersThe Vespex bait targets wasps and hornets without harming honey bees.15 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWoolsheds and Wagon Wheel: Glenn Dwight’s Kiwi wedding guideOPINION: The line 'rock me mama' is a universal signal that the night is about to go off.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Dominant position': NZ's frozen meat trade in 1939An official 1939 yearbook showed NZ's mutton and lamb dominated the United Kingdom market.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Clever ways to preserve your harvestOPINION: Got excess tomatoes and beetroot? Kem Ormond's got your back.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandZespri backs new Red80 kiwifruit to lift RubyRed salesZespri plans 100ha of Red80 licences for growers in 2026.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prepSixth-generation sheep and beef farmer goes for gold two weeks out from wedding day.13 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Southern Field DaysLuxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.13 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandNZ red meat exports reached record levels in 2025The US led the way with $3.2b in exports, followed by China with $2.5b.12 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandPotato prices could remain high as yields downSome potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20% this winter due to bad weather.12 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandNew wool contract rewards regenerative sheep farmersRegenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for sustainable wool.12 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandWayne Langford talks politics on The CountryWayne Langford, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell. 12 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandKiwis pip Wales in first shearing test matchThe Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.11 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandNew funding boost for rural emergency careFrom March 1, rural clinicians will carry a wider range of emergency drugs.11 Feb 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery acceleratesEconomists at Westpac believe GDP will grow by 3.3% this year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country celebrates National Lamb Day at ParliamentCast of 1000s, including Winston Peters, David Seymour, Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins.11 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandShiitake mushrooms: Fermentation fuels fungi gold rushThe new fermentation method delivers high-value shiitake extracts in weeks.10 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandHow one scientist changed kiwifruit and avocado growing for goodDr David Steven created the KiwiGreen system that transformed kiwifruit spraying.10 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWairoa forestry block hit by 570% rates rise sparks call for cap1100-hectare block near Wairoa's annual rates skyrocketed from $30,000 a year to $200,000.10 Feb 07:52 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Mike Casey's Great Electric Cherry MigrationOn the show: Mark Warren, Mike Casey, Jacqueline Rowarth, Campbell Parker, Phil Duncan.10 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandNZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial blockClayton Hops has planted the variety on four Tasman farms, with 10ha this year.09 Feb 09:25 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Digging into decades of NZ soil scienceOPINION: Years on, soil research is still the hidden engine of our food system.09 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalSlee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.09 Feb 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Long time coming': Jack Taggart wins Aorangi Young Farmer regional finalThe dairy farmer from Coldstream is a 2026 Aorangi Young Farmer finalist.09 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shearing gun Rowland Smith on making the NZ teamRowland Smith, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Pita Alexander, Greg Millar, Jeremy Rookes.09 Feb 12:48 AM
AgribusinessInsurer to refund $5.3m after admitting overcharging customersFMG will pay $2.1m under an FMA-enforced undertaking, on top of refunds.08 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandCould a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?There’s a shortfall of at least 130 rural GPs nationwide.08 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandNZ world shears champs team completeThe six-strong New Zealand team will compete in Masterton on March 4-7.08 Feb 07:53 PM
