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Rare bird feathers sell for more than $10,000 each
Huia feathers are the most expensive in the world to buy.
'The more farmers earn, the more they spend': Ross Bowmar takes on The Country Fast Five
Five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore
Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.
Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
'For the community, he was their All Black': Provincial rugby 'legend' remembered
He had three passions apart from his family – dairy farming, rugby, and music.
'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere grounding
NZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.
Bank's warning to NZ farmers – don't get complacent on emissions
Rabobank says NZ agriculture should not 'coast' on greenhouse gas emissions.
Tight economic times takes gloss off dairy farm owners' operating profit
Sharemilkers fare better in 2022-2023 but all dairy farmers need to watch spending.
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
Fieldays: DairyNZ celebrates success of 20-year-old DairyBase tool
DairyNZ showcasing 20-year-old online platform at Fieldays.
Dairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZ
Inflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.
Record 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023
Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop
Fieldays 2024: Sustainability Hub returns
Sustainability remains a focus for Fieldays 2024.
Pirongia herd manager named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year
Kirwyn Ellis was described by the judges as relaxed, thoughtful and mature.
Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand
Fonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.
Charlie Reynolds back as Gisborne-Wairoa Feds president
“I’m looking forward to helping with the challenges that the region’s farmers face."
Inside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a time
A woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.
Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.
PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen
Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.
Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower
The special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
China’s zero Covid policy is driving dairy prices down
China's zero Covid lockdowns are behind weaker demand from the PRC and lower GDT prices.
Agricultural Show promotes free public transport as it cracks down on waste
The show also plans to use fine woodchips for stable bedding, and bin ambassadors.
Jamie Mackay: Why this virtue signalling Govt is so reviled by the rural sector
The past two years have been the most divisive of my lifetime, writes Jamie Mackay.