New ZealandChallenger for Central Hawke's Bay mayorWill Foley aims to strengthen urban-rural connections in Central Hawke’s Bay.30 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risksRight Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs. 30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe legacy of Rene Orchiston's flax collectionHarakeke holds significant cultural importance at Quaker Settlement30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT recordsFarmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1. 30 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandFarmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving DayPatience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.30 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandRabobank Beef Quarterly preview on The CountryStu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.30 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandSchool farm course sees 120 students flock to agricultureThe farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.29 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's milk priceMiles Hurrell, Ian Proudfoot, Matt Black, Chris Russell, and Hamish McKay. 29 May 01:46 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earningsFonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.28 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandFrom farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptionsSarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.28 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders carbon farming on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Bruce Thorrold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Blair McLean.28 May 01:39 AM
New ZealandKPMG report highlights new trade priorities for agricultureKPMG's report urges NZ agriculture to seek new international markets. 27 May 09:26 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthNot a lot for farmers in Budget 2025 - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Tourism, holidays and eating out will not get New Zealand out of debt.27 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandThe future of land use on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Professor Alan Renwick, and Mark Leslie. 27 May 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Cheaper tractors': Tax boost for farm machinery purchasesFarmers can now deduct 20% of new equipment costs from taxable income.26 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandHow innovative land use could boost NZ's agricultural productivityLincoln University releases new report, The Future Use of Land and How to Fund It.26 May 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandSave Our Sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.26 May 01:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: SOS - please Save Our Sheep before it’s too lateOpinion: Pines, pigs and poor government policy are making sheep an endangered species.25 May 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Smells just like leather': Turning kiwifruit waste into opportunityLeather alternative aims to find a use for 50,000 tonnes of rejected kiwifruit annually.25 May 11:43 PM
New Zealand'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways ProgrammeYoung farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.25 May 11:04 PM
New ZealandPreserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.25 May 09:44 PM
New ZealandHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoSue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.24 May 05:01 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Yummy yams and why you should grow themOpinion: Yams are New Zealand’s little pink morsels of sweetness.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The Hamilton Fog Fence is an opportunity not to be mistOPINION: Come on, Hamilton — let’s make the Fog Fence a reality.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsHunter Wells: Talking tractors with the face on the $5 noteOPINION: Hunter Wells hobnobbed with Sir Edmund Hillary and has the photo to prove it.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandButter churns great and small in the 1930s"Its barrel alone weighs more than nine tons, and its gear box weighs three tons 6cwt."24 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandSound idea for raising strong wool pricesFloc panels, made in Christchurch, adhere like wallpaper, with natural adhesive.23 May 05:00 PM
