The CountryFrom the milking shed to global skincare brand: 'I was a bit of a tomboy'In just a few years, Emma Lewisham has created an in-demand beauty brand.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryProminent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration growsTony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRegional Feds support call for rural banking probeGisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryOn-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
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe rise, fall and rise of a2 MilkThe stock has been the market’s strongest performer to date.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCan 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
The CountryArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryMiraka 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
The CountryPositive start to the new season for GDTGood news for Kiwi dairy farmers this morning.04 Jun 09:39 PM
The CountryFormer Finance Minister Ruth Richardson replaced on Synlait boardRichardson will be replaced by Leon Fung.04 Jun 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat 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
PremiumPremiumThe Country'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
The CountryStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow environmental rules led farming duo into making craft beerElissa Cooper talks about finding success in brewing while juggling running a farm.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country25-year business sprouts from bathtub experimentThe McGraths started testing sprout-growing techniques in their garage bathtub.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Hope from China as log prices dropOPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'30 May 08:00 PM
The CountryNZ's brief caviar season under waySalmon fish roe differs from the traditional delicacy of sturgeon fish caviar.30 May 02:30 AM
The CountryInsider wins Zespri CEO jobJason Te Brake succeeds outgoing CEO Dan Mathieson.29 May 10:36 PM
The Country'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns expertsA lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.29 May 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat do Fonterra's farmer-owners think of its third quarter results?Watchdog council eyes pressure on business performance in Q4 as price relativities narrow.29 May 05:14 AM
The CountryFonterra sets new season milk price forecast, reports strong Q3 performanceCurrent season milk price forecast narrows, earnings per share outlook lifted28 May 09:19 PM
The Country'Confusion': NZ wood processing sector grapples with new EU deforestation rules'At the moment, there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty around what needs to be done.'27 May 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPrice gap between Fonterra stocks lingers after flurry of activity over sale prospectPrice of Fonterra farmer-owned shares surged over possible consumer business sale.27 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe plant-based butter winning over more than vegans'Herbivore is not a poor cousin to bovine butter and is not only suitable for vegans.'26 May 05:00 PM
The CountryIs NZ luring renewable energy projects from across the ditch?Daniel Moroko says Tasmania and NZ will be hotspots for large renewable energy projects.25 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySupply chain opportunities for WhanganuiBlueFloat Energy wants to hear from Whanganui businesses.23 May 11:49 PM
The CountryRiches in niches: Could cauliflower ice cream and tamarillo chocolate be our export future?“The leadership in consumer marketing is happening at the edges, by the entrepreneurs.”23 May 11:35 PM
The Country'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say FedsFarmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.22 May 10:36 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dipGreen kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.22 May 09:07 PM
The CountryZespri net profit has hard landingIt was a tough growing season, but better fruit quality has created some optimism.22 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM