The Country'Not easy out there': Why farmers should know their numbers and plan aheadIn these challenging times, being a good farmer alone is tough.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmersCorporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryGovernment cancels annual ETS charge for forestryForestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.14 Jun 03:56 AM
The CountryFood price inflation running out of steam in latest statsCheaper chicken and lamb, big drop in fresh produce prices, but bank warns of 'payback'.13 Jun 11:23 PM
The CountryFarming community says rural banking services as important as competition'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'13 Jun 10:27 PM
The CountryWhy apples could be in short supplyNZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.12 Jun 11:11 PM
The CountryMPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenueMPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.12 Jun 09:31 PM
The CountryPoliticians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiryInquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.12 Jun 02:33 AM
The CountryMarlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 millionA decades-long quest needed a Kiwi lure to land the fish of dreams.12 Jun 01:23 AM
The Country'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMGKPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".11 Jun 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
The Country'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growersMany growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.10 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers can make great investors - Mark ListerOPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.09 Jun 04:45 PM
The CountryFrom the milking shed to global skincare brand: 'I was a bit of a tomboy'In just a few years, Emma Lewisham has created an in-demand beauty brand.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryProminent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration growsTony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRegional Feds support call for rural banking probeGisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryOn-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sectorOn-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.06 Jun 11:17 PM
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe rise, fall and rise of a2 MilkThe stock has been the market’s strongest performer to date.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCan a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.06 Jun 03:36 AM
The CountryArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryMiraka announces strong milk price forecastMiraka will pay its suppliers a base price, which has been set at $8.25/kgMS.05 Jun 02:37 AM
The CountryPositive start to the new season for GDTGood news for Kiwi dairy farmers this morning.04 Jun 09:39 PM
The CountryFormer Finance Minister Ruth Richardson replaced on Synlait boardRichardson will be replaced by Leon Fung.04 Jun 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat went wrong with Synlait and how new chair plans to fix itThe cash-strapped dairy company Synlait can be restored, he says.04 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
The CountryStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow environmental rules led farming duo into making craft beerElissa Cooper talks about finding success in brewing while juggling running a farm.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country25-year business sprouts from bathtub experimentThe McGraths started testing sprout-growing techniques in their garage bathtub.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Hope from China as log prices dropOPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'30 May 08:00 PM
