Rural and farming news
Vege tips: Why you should keep a gardening diary
OPINION: Computers are all good but there's something more tactile about a physical diary.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ring
Judge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.
Farmers face new court setback in $365m bypass dispute
The Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.
Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.
Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed
Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.
Dairy farming
Dairy price dip won’t last long - expert
NZX head of dairy insights Cristina Alvarado said the dip in prices was not surprising.
Prices continue to slide in latest GDT
It's the largest decline in the Global Dairy Trade Auction this calendar year.
Butter shock: 500g tub costs more than $18 in Auckland grocery store
Butter is at its highest price in two years, but this is quite possibly a new high.
The Country Radio Show
Forestry and footy with Taine Randell on The Country
Taine Randall, Te Radar, Chris Brandolino, Lawrence Field, and Chris Russell.
Fonterra strengthens China market with grass-fed dairy standard
Sponsored content: PM helps Fonterra launch NZ Grass Fed Administrative Standard in China.
Sir David Carter talks politics and farming on The Country
Sir David Carter, Wayne Langford, Peter Weir, Jock Ross, and Craig Wiggins.
Premium
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
Ex-TV host Matt Chisholm's bold new career; 'Hugely unpopular' - battle royale brews inside Stuff
Well-known Kiwi's court move over story; Which political leader is best/worst with media?
Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed
Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.
Court holds forestry directors accountable for environmental compliance
The 940-hectare forest poses environmental risks due to erosion-prone terrain.
Could a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague?
A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.
Market close: Primary sector spark on hope as NZX down 3.6% in first half
The New Zealand share market continues to lag other markets.
Horticulture
'Sassy' success: Climate-resilient apple's exports set to double
Sassy apples are zesty, have a long shelf life, and can tolerate warmer climates.
Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.
Sheep and beef
‘Huge growth potential’: Willis on wool challenges during visit to NZ’s biggest scourer
'Wool is just an awesome natural product that has all sorts of incredible properties.'
Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
PSA says plans to privatise meat inspection service could risk food quality and safety.
Swedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter Wells
OPINION: Corriedales are munching swedes for free across the South Island.
Technology
'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays
The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.
Rural business
'Sassy' success: Climate-resilient apple's exports set to double
Sassy apples are zesty, have a long shelf life, and can tolerate warmer climates.
Ex-TV host Matt Chisholm's bold new career; 'Hugely unpopular' - battle royale brews inside Stuff
Well-known Kiwi's court move over story; Which political leader is best/worst with media?
NZ's most photographed hotel up for sale
One of the owners, Cade Thornton, asked that offers to buy the hotel go directly to him.
Rural life
3 Places to craft your very own gin in New Zealand
NZ has around 150 small-batch gin distilleries. Make your own at these 3 spots.
Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.
Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".