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
The CountryNZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 yearsMolesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.09 Apr 04:11 PM
The CountryGloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'07 Apr 02:30 AM
The Country'Overwhelmingly positive' response to feed workshops'In its first year all workshops filled up quickly, and this year it’s about 90% full.'05 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountryCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
The Country85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
The Country'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
The CountryHungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."09 Mar 10:04 PM
The CountrySouthland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'02 Mar 09:59 PM
The Country'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
The CountryWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cutsConcerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.04 Feb 10:31 PM
The Country‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
The Country‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires backFederated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
The CountryWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
The CountryFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
The Country'It's really rewarding'. Courtney Matthews on being a vet in a tight-knit communityCourtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme. 01 Dec 10:00 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles'We do not believe we can eradicate C. ovis but the aim is to control it at around 0.5%'28 Nov 10:50 PM
The CountrySpike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'19 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guildSophia's diploma is overseen by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.18 Nov 08:16 PM
The CountryHappy hooves, happy herdHardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Never a dull day': Whanganui gets new graduate vetAodhan Wildbore takes up his role as part of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: A vital step forward for rural veterinary careOpinion: This year's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has 35 graduate vets.14 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountrySheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removedAnimal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.14 Nov 12:26 AM
The CountryTwo Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practicesThe scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.13 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryGetting ticked off with ticks - Keith ChristensenOPINION: Tick-borne diseases are an ongoing battle for farmers.12 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payoutTony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.11 Nov 07:26 AM
