A small dip in prices at latest GDT auction
The GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.
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A remarkable rural real estate career shaped by hard work and community
Karl Davis has netted the Reinz Overall Rural Salesperson award for three years in a row.
Fonterra outlines another South Island plant upgrade
The new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quit
Of those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.
Winston Peters on raising Super age
Winston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
The impact of drought in the Hurunui district
Farmers in the Hurunui District talk about how they’re tackling the ongoing drought. Video | RNZ
Cattle declared TB-free in Hari Hari
A quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.
Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s
"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
Festival aims to put Taupō on the food and drink map
Organiser says the region has “such a rich and varied cuisine scene".
Veges tips: The virtues of spinach - when it's not stuck in your teeth
Opinion: Spinach can be shared with friends and neighbours, or even your chooks.
Opinion: Keeping your stock - and yourself - safe in the yards
Opinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.
Samuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The Country
Samuel Whitelock, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Chris Brandolino.
2025 Young Farmer grand final heads to Invercargill
"Farming is a big part of our identity down here."
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
Opinion: Gene technologies - time for a change
Sponsored content: The history of agriculture is a story of innovation and revolution.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.
'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry
New Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
Vintage tractors as far as the eye can see
One of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.