Rural and farming news
Is mohair the next big thing for Kiwi farmers?
Michael and Susie Woodward run 250 Angora goats alongside dairy cows at Cowgora Hills.
Release the drones: New technology changes spraying game
'It buys farmers time, it helps local businesses, it’s a win-win for everyone.'
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
Chefs gear up for a Hawke’s Bay meatball festival
Hawke’s Bay hosts NZ’s first meatball festival in Hastings.
‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Dairy farming
Fonterra urges Canada to 'play by the rules' in dairy trade dispute
NZ has taken issue with "artificially” low-priced Canadian dairy protein exports.
Whole milk powder up 5% in latest GDT auction
The second event of the calendar year follows a 1.4% fall two weeks ago.
Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.
The Country Radio Show
Trump, trade, and tariffs with Todd McClay
Todd McClay, Richard McIntyre, Mark de Lautour, Todd Clark, Karen Williams.
David Seymour talks Trump on The Country
David Seymour, Mike Casey, Tom Young, Tracy Brown, and Phil Duncan.
DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown says 2025 is off to a positive start
Sponsored content: “The future does feel pretty bright for us heading into 2025".
New Zealand Rural Games preview on The Country
Tristan Meyers, Steve Hollander, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Rachel Shearer, Jason Pine.
Livestock report: Sales already in full swing for 2025
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Bjorn Andersen is a busy man.
Farmstrong: Brendan Lane encourages other farmers to enter Gravel in Paradise cycling event
Sponsored content: Inch Clutha dairy farmer says cycling is his medicine.
Premium
The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.
Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.
Avocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to court
Oil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.
Kiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?
Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over.
‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints
'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'
The Hawke’s Bay connection to every bounce at the Australian Open
NZ wool the secret ingredient in grand slam tennis balls.
Horticulture
Mystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cyclone
Shanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.
The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.
Sheep and beef
Organic beef farm sees biodiversity flourish
Hamish Browne and Robyn Budd are now in their eighth year of farm ownership.
Livestock report: Sales already in full swing for 2025
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Bjorn Andersen is a busy man.
New independent director for Alliance Group board
Day replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.
Technology
Pills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissions
Scientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.
Is this the start of a new aquaculture industry?
'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'
Rural business
Whole milk powder up 5% in latest GDT auction
The second event of the calendar year follows a 1.4% fall two weeks ago.
The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.
Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.
Rural life
Is mohair the next big thing for Kiwi farmers?
Michael and Susie Woodward run 250 Angora goats alongside dairy cows at Cowgora Hills.
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
Sunny side up for poultry processor
Chicken giant Inghams will use solar energy alone to power its New Zealand operations.