The CountryBusy year for Otago Rural Support TrustThe Otago Rural Support Trust have had a busy year thanks to the weather.23 May 12:00 AM
The CountrySkills needed: ability to destroy things, being grumpy a bonusGrumpy Old Men Enterprises need more grumpy old men, or anyone willing to help22 May 10:00 PM
The CountryForestry National Environmental Standards launchNew National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry launched on May 1st.22 May 10:00 PM
The CountryFonterra forecasts farmgate milk price to hit $7.00/kgFonterra chairman John Wilson said the price would be welcome news for farmers.22 May 08:39 PM
The CountryPlastic gets the boot from group of Bay eateriesCafes ditch the plastic straws, and bring in compostable cups, plates, cutlery and napkins22 May 06:16 PM
The CountryResearch exploring uses for sea lettuce$13m algal biotechnology project will bring world-leading researchers to Bay.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWestland Milk runs A2 milk pilot studyWestland Milk trial of A2 milk nears an end.22 May 05:11 AM
The CountryNew ORC CEO wants council and farmers to work togetherOtago Regional Council CEO hopes farmers can work together in the Otago community.22 May 12:30 AM
The CountryNew president for Otago Federated FarmersSimon Davies has been named as the new president of Otago Federated Farmers.21 May 11:30 PM
The CountryNew pathway into Northland forestry jobsThe Northland region could need another 74 forestry workers this year.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionSteven Carden: Farm changes only way to goCOMMENT: Pāmu, NZ's biggest farming company, has seen future and it is sustainable.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryComvita share price dives after sale falls throughComvita share prices suffers after deal falls through.21 May 06:32 AM
The CountrySlowdown ahead for forestryNZ's forestry owners, managers and contractors being cautioned to heed changing times.21 May 04:28 AM
The Country'She came across like she cared': Farmers on ArdernPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern impresses Waikato farmers at cattle disease meeting.20 May 11:44 PM
The Country'I don't want a pet cat or dog, I want bees'Ten Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 May 09:00 PM
The CountryMore detail sought on farm for a million chickensCouncils want evidence of job creation and an odour assessment for Dargaville project.20 May 06:29 PM
The CountryFalling dollar good news for exportersThe NZ dollar has slumped by about 7 per cent in just one month.20 May 05:00 PM
Rural businessJeremy Tauri: Keep on top of credit cardsDon't let your credit card balance get you down, says Jeremy Tauri.20 May 04:00 PM
The CountryScientists can 'knock out' major cow's milk allergenGenome-editing can eliminate the risk to young children.19 May 08:51 PM
The CountryEIT's Bragato Italian wine exchange of dolce vita and learningItalian wine exchange of dolce vita and learning18 May 08:11 PM
BDBDThe CountryGovt to crack down on animal tracingNational Animal Identification and Tracing system to be overhauled.17 May 11:24 PM
The CountryM. bovis outbreak: Farmers warned to winter overFarmers told it will be 'some time' before a decision is made on fighting the disease.17 May 10:33 PM
The CountryBudget 2018: Spending on cattle disease may be too lowThe $85m set aside for tackling Mycoplasma bovis could be too little.17 May 06:14 AM
The CountryBudget 2018: Tourism NZ takes a hit for marketingThe country's tourism marketing organisation has had its funding cut.17 May 04:44 AM
The CountryNo kiwifruit picker shortage in NorthlandNorthland does not appear to be suffering a lack of kiwifruit pickers.17 May 03:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryBudget 2018: New watchdogs for election spending promises, RMA, and EQC disputesA trio of new watchdogs will be introduced to manage key areas of concern.17 May 02:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryBudget 2018: Govt allocates $85M to fight cattle diseaseGovt has allocated a significant sum to deal with the mycoplasma outbreak.17 May 02:21 AM
The CountryDairyNZ scientist's last session at NARFDr John Roche will deliver one final presentation Northland Agricultural Research Farm.16 May 06:30 PM
The CountryNo expectation on the farmThe rural sector needs clarity on the direction it is going in.16 May 06:00 PM
The CountryRabobank: Shortage pushing butter prices towards record highsA global butter shortage has pushed prices to record highs.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySaudi sheep saga: Govt faces legal action over tenderTaxpayers could fork out more over controversial Saudi sheep project.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRobertson promises more inclusive BudgetWinston Peters says his party will add the "heart and conscience" to the Budget.16 May 07:37 AM
BDBDThe CountryA2 tumbles, dragging down stockmarketThe S&P/NZX 50 Index dropped 153.27 points, or 1.8 per cent on A2 Milk's tumble.16 May 05:24 AM
The CountryUnlawful earthworks led to contaminated stormwater dischargeBay company admits unlawful earthworks which led to contaminated stormwater discharges.16 May 03:30 AM
