The CountryLifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentenceA jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.25 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryNew investors for Spring Sheep Milk CoSpring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second termOPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.20 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?20 Mar 02:57 AM
The Country'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryTolaga Bay’s Tau up for Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer AwardPuatai Station head shepherd carving out impressive career.17 Mar 09:07 PM
The CountryInforming New Zealand Beef programme proving its worthThere has been a substantial increase in awareness of INZB tools in the industry: Jenkins13 Mar 11:13 PM
Sheep and BeefLivestock report: ‘Nothing but good news’ from the WairarapaSponsored content: “We’re not too bad, we’re ticking over all right.”13 Mar 08:18 PM
The CountryCousins family wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said the Cousins had a high-performing, efficient farming operation.13 Mar 08:03 PM
The CountryMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool wasteWool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCan strong wool make a comeback? Lisa Portas says yes“People love wool, but their wallets don’t get bigger because they love it."08 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years'Time for someone else to have a go' with one of Hawke's Bay's most outstanding features.07 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryField days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’B+LNZ will run 'Farming for Profit' field days at Whāngārā and Nūhaka next week. 06 Mar 10:04 PM
The Country'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exportsExport values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.05 Mar 03:41 AM
The Country$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this yearInfometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.27 Feb 10:01 PM
The CountryBreeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'In 2016, the Reeves started breeding their own sheep, called Waimai CharaBlack.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'26 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashionKiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden ShearsThe Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.23 Feb 11:12 PM
The CountryWaikato shearer breaks world merino shearing recordThe record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.23 Feb 10:08 PM
The CountryOnenui Station an Ahuwhenua finalistThe Mahia station is a finalist in the Ahuwhenua Trophy for Māori sheep and beef farming.20 Feb 11:31 PM
The Country'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
The CountryFarmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - FedsFeds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.19 Feb 12:45 AM
The Country11-year-old Jack’s Hereford dreamJack Courtman wants to own his own herd of Herefords one day.15 Feb 04:01 PM
The CountryTotara Estate celebrates National Lamb DayNZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe 'scars' of Cyclone Gabrielle could linger on hillsides for decades'Chances are that it’s going to take decades to 100 years, if at all, to patch up.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
The Country'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a highTotal export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.12 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago farmer Emma Crutchley on National Lamb DayManiototo sheep and beef farmer keen on others to have a "celebratory chop" on Saturday.10 Feb 10:55 PM
The Country'We respect each other': Family comes first at High Peak StationCanterbury sheep farmer Hamish Guild has had 20 years in the industry.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryBremworth secures $104.2m insurance payout after cyclone damageInsurers have paid $62 million; the remaining $42.2 million is pending.07 Feb 12:51 AM
The Country'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.05 Feb 05:01 PM
The CountryBeef forum will provide latest infoA forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.04 Feb 10:09 PM
