New ZealandGreen light for industrial hemp regulation review'People’s attitudes to industrial hemp have changed.'23 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandThe mystery of the missing black petrels“We’ve banded over 5500 chicks over the 29 years and we’ve had less than 500 return."22 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandJohn Deere a family affair for this dairy farmerReece Houghton's father Neil collected and meticulously restored vintage John Deeres.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Winter is comingOPINION: If your garden isn’t under snow, you can continue to plant and sow all winter.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMoa remains found in farm swamp in 1934"The remains of at least a dozen moas were unearthed by a farmer recently."22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changesFlower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy DayYardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeonsRay Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonNZ log market steady despite China tariffs and inventory challenges - Marcus MussonSponsored content: Chinese NY slows demand, with log inventories rising to 4 million m3.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig entry numbers for this year’s Golden ShearsThe 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘Stronger together’: Nadia Lim on 20-year journey with Carlos BagrieThe famous foodie and her farmer husband reflect on their extraordinary life together.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencingTim Garrick keeps fit for the speed-fencing competition stage by working the hill country.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSlime-shooting worm-like creature crowned Bug of the YearNZ velvet worm, or ngāokeoare, is considered a missing link between worms and insects.21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Brandolino on the big dryChris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes, and Barry Soper.21 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of rangeIt has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.20 Feb 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandBird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risksA veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.20 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandCall for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifesRural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.20 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandKatie Milne talks climate change on The CountryKatie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.20 Feb 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New Zealand‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fenceJayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines. 19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - FedsFeds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.19 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Wayne Langford on farmer confidenceWayne Langford, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Andrew Murray, and Rick Ladd.19 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandA 100-year masterplan to futureproof Whāngārā FarmsExperts join forces for He Rau Ake Ake.18 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandFarmers may soon fix their own equipment under proposed billBill means farmers may soon be able to legally fix their broken or damaged farm vehicles.18 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandDairy prices dip slightly in latest GDTAll products except one slid into negative territory.18 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandSouth Island farmers move to flexible milkingDairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister ‘pretty certain’ bird flu outbreak overAndrew Hoggard warns another incursion of a different strain is likely.18 Feb 04:36 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on the Paris AgreementWinston Peters, Bruce Cotterill, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, and Phil Duncan.18 Feb 01:05 AM
BusinessThousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate effortsFonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.17 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandSixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chairRob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.17 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM