The Country'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
The CountryDairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savingsA new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.05 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryPest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore islandNorthland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed05 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryMiles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk priceMiles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.05 Dec 01:15 AM
The CountryMcClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not LuxonLuxon made the promise of an agreement last year.05 Dec 12:11 AM
Sheep and BeefGood prices fetched at weaner bull salesPrices averaged around $633 for weaner bulls.05 Dec 12:09 AM
The CountryWairarapa MP: 'The Government is listening to farmers'Rural New Zealand is a driving force for our nation’s prosperity.05 Dec 12:02 AM
The CountryReport confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.04 Dec 10:50 PM
The CountryFonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kgFonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.04 Dec 09:21 PM
The CountryLong-awaited ambulance station due to start construction in new yearThe new Pahīatua station is part of St John's vision to expand ambulance services.04 Dec 09:17 PM
The Country'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
The CountryThe tiny town being bowled for progressAuckland Council plans for 60,000 new residents in Drury, sparking mixed local reactions.04 Dec 07:06 PM
The Country'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
The CountryStream health improves as crack willows cleared near KerikeriPest species, crack willow, had created debris dams in the Waiharakeke Stream04 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'04 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryBird flu: So far no known connection between first and second farmsCulling of 80,000 birds under way at infected sites.04 Dec 06:29 AM
The CountrySave our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”04 Dec 05:15 AM
The Country'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
The Country‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpetDisappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.04 Dec 02:06 AM
The CountryFarm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.04 Dec 01:05 AM
The CountrySummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
Rural businessCoromandel agritourism business wins supreme awardThe walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.03 Dec 11:01 PM
The CountrySecond Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fearsThe chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.03 Dec 09:49 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and scienceOpinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.03 Dec 09:06 PM
The CountryDairy prices lift in mixed GDT auctionDairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.03 Dec 08:31 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
The Country‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delayGisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warnThe MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.03 Dec 04:34 AM
The Country'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farmingShiann Read-Mills says she 'enjoys the connection with the land and animals'.03 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryDairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownershipMatt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.03 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryExports up, imports flat in September quarterGoods exports were up 4.4% on the year before.03 Dec 12:45 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
