New youth mentor initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health
Project deemed a success on both sides of the farm fence.
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Injuries suffered in a farming accident in 2021 saw him have to learn to walk again.
'A real surprise': Dennis Main is Waikato BOP Young Farmer of the Year
Piarere Young Farmers member said he wasn't expecting to take out the regional final.
The Country: David Buick on his NZ Shears open win
Richard McIntyre, Wayne Landford, David Buick, David Seymour, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.
Dairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workers
Three Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.
NZ Post makes significant changes to rural delivery services
NZ Post will no longer be delivering to rural addresses on Saturdays.
'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
A 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.
How do you adjust your sleep to daylight savings?
Why the autumn time zone shift is the toughest body clock transition.
The first rule of farming club: You do not talk about farming club
Club has a cosmopolitan membership, a 50/50 male/female ratio, and many non-farmers.
'Remember the rabbits!' Stoat and weasel threat predicted in 1889
500 stoats and weasels! Farmers and mothers, look out for your poultry and children!
'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'
Independent panel to review NZ methane targets - Ministers
Evidence-based advice consistent with principle of no additional warming sought - McClay.
Welsh win third and final shearing test in NZ
Wales recorded their first test win on Kiwi soil, in Te Kuiti on Friday night.
'It was his life': Legacy of the ultimate collector
If one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, then Laurie Brunt was a rich man indeed.
Opinion: Thanks The Country, for telling farmers' stories for 30 years
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland salutes 30 years of The Country.
Angry farmers are reshaping Europe
NY Times: Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics.
The Country: Chris Hipkins on his capital gains tax U-turn
Sir David Fagan, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino, Katie Milne, Tim Dangen, and Barry Soper
Sheep race set to be a traffic-stopper in Te Kuiti
The event was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns.
'Proud that I’ve survived': Jamie Mackay on The Country's 30th anniversary
The Country's host has done okay for a Southland sheep farmer with a stutter.
Kiwis win second shearing test against Wales
NZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.
The Country: Should the govt sell Pāmu?
Pita Alexander, Craig Piggott, Jane Smith, Chris Russell, and Peter Nation.
US red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese market
Exports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.
Former Stratford student wins big at industry awards
Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.
'Not fit for purpose': Govt urged to sell farming body Pāmu
Pita Alexander says Pāmu had passed its use-by date and outgrown its original purpose.
Christopher Luxon ponders his pay packet on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Stefan Vogel, Simon Till, Conrad Wilkshire, The Bitches Box.
Leon Samuels keeps his lambs shearing title - just
Samuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.
Prices bounce back in latest GDT
The latest GDT result is the first increase in the last three events.
Farmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn
'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'
SFF Ltd's $24m loss with chair Rob Hewett on The Country
Rob Hewett, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Mark Warren, and Hunter McGregor.
Finding the flock - searching for stories from Flock House
Alasdair Bettles-Hall is researching the stories of the first attendees of Flock House.
M. bovis eradicated from New Zealand - again
Last known farm infected with cattle disease now cleared of livestock and disinfected.
Synlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankers
Five key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.