The Country'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryColostrum turned into health products for exportAn “excess” dairy product is being turned into health commodities destined for export.22 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were dead04 Jul 02:57 AM
PremiumThe CountryCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? 01 Jul 07:15 PM
The Country'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horsesBex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
The CountryPerson seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attackThe animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.02 Jun 03:42 AM
The Country'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risksRight Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs. 30 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
The CountryFrom farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptionsSarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.28 May 06:00 PM
The CountryCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
The CountryHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoSue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.24 May 05:01 PM
The CountryNew discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczemaThe disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.22 May 09:17 PM
The CountryBrazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key marketsShipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.21 May 07:32 PM
The CountryTheir adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbledEsther's dads, Jenkins and Walter, founded a 20ha sanctuary for her and other animals.15 May 03:45 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisanceOpinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.14 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code releaseSAFE urges the release of the draft, citing unnecessary animal deaths.11 May 05:00 PM
The CountryMother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."10 May 10:30 PM
The CountryWatch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.09 May 02:44 AM
The Country'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
DairyOpinion: How research and science are adding value for New Zealand dairySponsored content: Head of Science Nicholas Lyons on how DairyNZ supports farmers.05 May 09:00 PM
The CountryAgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feedUS start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.01 May 11:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communitiesOPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.28 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountrySimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
The Country'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyOpinion: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?Sponsored content: High-heritability traits like liveweight show faster genetic gains.16 Apr 03:03 AM
The CountryTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
