New ZealandCanterbury Shears gets the go-aheadChamps on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.09 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandSheep killed during burglary on South Otago farmIt was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.09 Jun 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFarmers can make great investors - Mark ListerOPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.09 Jun 04:45 PM
New ZealandTractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.08 Jun 07:15 PM
New Zealand'A new and most attractive fruit' in 1928"The Chinese gooseberry could very easily be cultivated commercially."08 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandDairy farms benefit from sustainability fundFund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal viewsMcKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupils plant over 500 native seedlingsThe students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration growsTony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional Feds support call for rural banking probeGisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones talks potholes on The CountryShane Jones, Leonie Guiney, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.07 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sectorOn-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.06 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandWhat do art, charity and unusually shaped fruit have in common?Do you have weirdly shaped fruit? Wonky Box wants to hear from you.06 Jun 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCan a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.06 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandResilient Farmer Doug Avery talks drought on The CountryShane McManaway, Doug Avery, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.06 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the risePolice are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.05 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthTime for innovation conversations at Fieldays - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOPINION: At its heart, Fieldays is about innovation.05 Jun 09:22 PM
New ZealandMiraka announces strong milk price forecastMiraka will pay its suppliers a base price, which has been set at $8.25/kgMS.05 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandActing PM David Seymour on The CountryDavid Seymour, Jane Smith, Anna Palairet, Peter Nation, Phil Ropiha.05 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandGrower urges others to vote on HortNZ levy referendum'We need HortNZ to be out there advocating for and supporting our needs.'04 Jun 11:29 PM
World$6.4m super cow: 'Elite' cattle cloned to feed the worldViatina-19 FIV Mara Moveis is the most expensive cow ever sold at auction.04 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandPositive start to the new season for GDTGood news for Kiwi dairy farmers this morning.04 Jun 09:39 PM
New ZealandMarcus Buddo: Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farmers need lifelineOPINION: The issues facing the region’s farmers extend beyond Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 06:00 PM
AgribusinessFormer Finance Minister Ruth Richardson replaced on Synlait boardRichardson will be replaced by Leon Fung.04 Jun 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat went wrong with Synlait and how new chair plans to fix itThe cash-strapped dairy company Synlait can be restored, he says.04 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: King's Birthday Honours - rural editionRowena Duncum, Sam Lewis, Steve Meller, Eve McCallum.04 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'03 Jun 11:37 PM
AgribusinessStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday HonourNZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.02 Jun 07:59 PM
