The CountryYoung Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand finalA couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.13 Jun 03:13 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones holds court at FieldaysA cast of 1000s including Shane Jones, Te Radar, George Dodson, and Rick Ladd.13 Jun 02:29 AM
The CountryCall for more rural psychologists to help farmersExperts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas. 12 Jun 10:24 PM
The Country'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
The CountryFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
The CountryTraffic disruption: Three-vehicle crash hits Fieldays-bound commutersTraffic delays are affecting those heading to the event at Mystery Creek.12 Jun 07:41 PM
The CountryWaikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskiesThe team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightFashion in the Fieldays with Glenn DwightOPINION: Beyond the gadgets and gumboots, Fieldays is also, unapologetically, a runway. 12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' reportA cast of 1000s including Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Todd McClay, and Sam Whitelock.12 Jun 02:19 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twineOn The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.12 Jun 01:55 AM
The CountryThunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the southA heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening. 11 Jun 10:31 PM
The CountryPM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting techPM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.11 Jun 09:45 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryNorthland wetland case highlights RMA challenges amid reformsThe Environment Court approved an agreement for wetland remediation.11 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHow the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to FieldaysPoliticians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.11 Jun 04:59 PM
The Country'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programmePrime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.11 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryThe 17-year-old Queenstown rodeo star off to the USZoe Johnston and 4 other Kiwis will compete at the US high school rodeo finals in July. 11 Jun 04:27 AM
The CountryGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
The CountryHow Fieldays' Wellbeing Hub became a rural health lifeline“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.” 11 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Sporting legends at FieldaysA cast of 1000s including the PM, Dame Valerie Adams, Richie McCaw, and Monty Betham.11 Jun 02:22 AM
The CountryHow mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pestsFlame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.11 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryWhy Northland is key in NZ's $17m pasture resilience projectFarmers, scientists, and Māori organisations are collaborating on solutions.10 Jun 11:30 PM
The CountryFarmer confidence grows but challenges remain - DairyNZDairyNZ released its latest View from the Cowshed report today at Fieldays.10 Jun 11:06 PM
The Country'Out of control': Fed Farmers welcomes laws to stop carbon forestry on productive farmsFears 750,000 breeding ewes will be lost from land going into pine trees.10 Jun 10:38 PM
The CountrySheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays awardTertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.10 Jun 10:20 PM
The CountryGates open for Fieldays 2025Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.10 Jun 10:04 PM
The CountryHow wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZJacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.10 Jun 09:46 PM
The Country'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sectorPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.10 Jun 09:21 PM
The CountryFieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?Fieldays spokesperson Taryn Storey joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to take the pulse of the rural sector as the iconic agricultural event kicks off. Video / Herald NOWWatch10 Jun 08:10 PM
The Country'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryUniversity's kiwifruit gripper built to help combat labour shortageThe University of Waikato entered two prototypes into the Fieldays Innovation Awards.10 Jun 02:45 AM
