The Country
No permits, no fees: Building a milking shed in 1939
'Entire dependence on rainwater is not satisfactory' and other dairy wisdom from 1939.
Latest from Farmers
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Awesome crop' of cherries, early harvest looks likely
Cherry growers are preparing for an early harvest, but El Niño remains a concern.
The Country: Former Feds leaders on farming's future
On today: Christopher Luxon, Richard McIntyre, Toby Williams, Ben Picton and Kane Brisco.
Hobby farmers told to prepare for extreme conditions ahead of looming El Niño
El Niño raises the risk of drought, water scarcity and wildfires.
Rural mobile coverage 'has gone backwards', Manawatū councillor says
A new report shows many farmers can't reliably call 111 on their farms.
Dairy farmers get in behind Kaikōura’s night sky
Simple lighting changes are helping protect Kaikōura’s night sky and seabirds.
‘The green cow’: World’s Jersey breeders coming to NZ
Jersey breeders from up to 39 countries set for New Zealand conference.
The Country: NZ's best rural golf courses
Cameron Bagrie, Nancy Crawshaw, Olivia Caldwell, Phil Duncan, and Andrew Whiley.
Gavin Mutch nails second Great Raihania Shears title
World champion Gavin Mutch opened his season with a victory at Hastings.
Riding along with the truckies moving cattle
Its drivers travel more than 2.58 million kilometres a year.
Fleeces fly again at Napier's WoolWorks
Cyclone Gabrielle nearly destroyed the WoolWorks factory three and a half years ago.
Farmers warn solar farms could remove prime land from production
Federated Farmers says productive Class 1 and 2 land should be protected.
New dairy awards regions aim to boost entrants and volunteers
Federated Farmers has welcomed the NZ Dairy Industry Awards boundary change.
Bees are buzzing as the vegetable garden wakes up
OPINION: Plant for bees and beneficial insects to boost your vegetable garden.
Pastures Past: Territorials called up to staff the freezing works
Freezing works service was 'no less urgent' than a call to service in the armed forces.
Healthy soil at the heart of organic farm success
Whanganui couple Dan and Toni George turn soil health into seasonal produce.
A brief history of irrigation and effluent management
Irrigation has evolved from simple water races into sophisticated farm systems.
Quinoa growth offers hope for struggling arable farmers
Kiwi Quinoa has secured a Canadian export deal and is seeking more growers.
‘Boomer start’ to asparagus season, despite rising costs
New Zealand's short asparagus season is underway, but rising costs are squeezing growers.
Green MP Steve Abel faces Jamie Mackay's yes-no farming quiz
On today's show: Rowland Smith, Steve Abel, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe and Chris Brandolino.
Farmer adds solar income as arable options narrow
Sheep will soon be sharing a paddock with rows of solar panels on one Mid Canterbury farm.
Drone project tackles tricky wasp and hornet nests
Drones could help remove yellow-legged hornet nests from hazardous locations.
NZ First's Peters says dropping Year 11 agriculture a 'serious mistake'
The Country: Winston Peters, Hamish Gow, Naomi Wilde, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
El Niño puts Canterbury farmers on alert for a dry, windy summer
Farmer John Sunckell said the 1987 drought was the worst he had experienced.
'Use it or lose it': Soil tests can help maize growers cut costs
FAR maize trials found soil nitrogen testing saved growers $446 to $805/ha.
'You don't specialise in Year 11': PM on ag in schools on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Craig Hickman, Duncan Humm, Emma Higgins, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson.
Dry spring conditions lift dairy prices
Dry spring conditions and El Niño risks helped lift dairy prices at GDT by 2.5%.
Rise of GLP-1 good news for New Zealand farmers and growers
GLP-1 drugs drive demand for New Zealand protein and premium fruit.
'Folly of the wealthy': Mark de Lautour talks organics on The Country
Damien O'Connor, Nigel Woodhead, Mark de Lautour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth and John McOviney.
You can’t grow exports while cutting science funding
OPINION: New Zealand needs more science investment, not less, to grow exports.