Rural and farming news
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.
Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
'Four seasons in one day': Tahora Horse Sports crowns champions
Tui Teka and Chex earned top honours, winning multiple trophies for points.
The Country: Feds update with Wayne Langford
Wayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes.
Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.
Dairy farming
DairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for award
Project worked with farmers and workplace experts to find and reduce common injury causes.
Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.
For the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?
ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts.
The Country Radio Show
Winston Peters' rugby days on The Country
Winston Peters, Kendall Langston, Chris Brandolino, Duncan Humm, and Jason Walls.
'Results well outweighed the expectations': Why calves are going for big bucks
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Pete Barnes on calves, bulls, and The Crusaders.
The Country: Feds update with Wayne Langford
Wayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes.
Premium
Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.
58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'
On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry
Three CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.
Bega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business sale
Billionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.
Horticulture
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.
Haumako's innovation transforms Wairoa into horticultural hub
Haumako is leading Wairoa's shift to high-tech horticulture with Envy apples.
Sheep and beef
'Results well outweighed the expectations': Why calves are going for big bucks
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Pete Barnes on calves, bulls, and The Crusaders.
Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZ
There are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.
Farmers gather for insights on land use and emissions trading
About 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.
Technology
Solar panels slash farmer's power bills
Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.
Methane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trial
Scientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.
Rural business
Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.
Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.
Rural life
DairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for award
Project worked with farmers and workplace experts to find and reduce common injury causes.
'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”
On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.