OpinionPreparing for a challenging farming seasonOPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.05 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya Bateson'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmlandOPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.03 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Where should new Govt get advice?Opinion: It is far more than science understanding required in Wellington at the moment.23 Oct 10:24 PM
The CountryOpinion: The sharing shed - why we must save community hallsOpinion: Community halls are the beating heart of rural districts, Glenn Dwight argues.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Beware dangers many common plants pose to your livestockOpinion: Vetora vet Morgan Madsen on the plants to watch out for around livestock.21 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryJohn Williamson: Farmers are getting the safety message and road users need to as wellLast year 13 farmers lost their lives on New Zealand farms.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryLake closure could spark fiery debate on accessOPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.17 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Farmers help make NZ a great place to liveOpinion: NZ is the eighth-best country in the world. Agriculture can make it even better.10 Oct 09:11 PM
The CountryClimate call to arms: Four things the next Government must urgently addressOpinion: There are four key areas the next government must urgently address.09 Oct 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarty Verry: Finally some good news on climate change frontThree crucial policies are needed.04 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers shortOPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.02 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryStrengthening our rural communitiesOPINION: Various meetings have been held with local groups.01 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryFarmers, MRCC unite to protect our precious waterwaysOPINION: The protection of waterways is a shared commitment.28 Sep 09:34 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: The problem with wetlands and methaneOpinion: Are wetlands a sink or a source of greenhouse gases?26 Sep 01:03 AM
The CountryOpinion: Ag careers put forward to studentsOpinion: Money from agricultural and export sectors flows right through entire community.24 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarney Irvine: Five waste and recycling priorities for the next GovtOPINION: There's a need for a nationwide public education campaign on recycling.19 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Why farmers should keep their heads held highOpinion: It’s not surprising farmer confidence is at an all-time low right now.19 Sep 01:22 AM
The CountryOpinion: Snuffly pups - how BOAS can affect certain dogsOpinion: pugs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs, shih tzus are susceptible to BOAS.18 Sep 04:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: The role of trusts in farm successionOpinion: With uncertain times ahead, it's worth asking when a trust is worthwhile.18 Sep 03:16 AM
The CountryOpinion: Cyclone funding - will it get to those who need it?Opinion: Sally Dryland says farmers have been reluctant to ask for financial help.15 Sep 06:08 PM
The CountryComment: Politicians need to have farmers’ backs - and knees and hipsOPINION: Farming is tough on the body, so how about giving us a break?15 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryIs stopbank planting problematic?OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.14 Sep 11:04 PM
The CountryComment: Policy lens needs to consider paddock to plateOpinion: We need to hear from our rural communities about the pressures they’re facing.12 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: 'It’s the economy, stupid'OPINION: Economic growth, fuelled by productivity gains, pays for election promises.12 Sep 01:31 AM
The CountryFinn Ross: Why Australia's carbon tax is better than oursOpinion: So much is at stake for the future of our forests and our planet.10 Sep 05:01 PM
The CountryComment: This is our biggest opportunity ever, so why miss it?Opinion: Our current policies have our emissions at an almost standstill.09 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: What’s great about farming?Sally Dryland gets to talk about farming as a career with high schools.09 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Is India the new China?OPINION: India is shaping up as a highly attractive place to do business.07 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryToo much, then too little - Hawke’s Bay’s water seesaw brings dams into spotlight againOPINION: Water storage just makes sense - Jock Mackintosh lays out the case for dams.07 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: We need to manage our land and water resourcesOpinion: We need to prioritise a robust decision-making approach to all hazards.05 Sep 12:46 AM
The CountryOpinion: Post-cyclone farmer survey helps recoveryOpinion: A recent Hawke’s Bay Regional Council farmer survey was a sobering read.02 Sep 04:59 PM
The CountryOpinion: Farmer feedback informs policy positionsOpinion: Feedback sessions and online surveys help Beef + Lamb NZ focus on the future.29 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers should stay positiveOpinion: Forecasts are all over the place but things are looking up long term.28 Aug 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The big issue for the next government will be jobs not grocery pricesOPINION: The cost of living might soon be the least of our worries.26 Aug 05:00 PM
