Fuel costs and storms force closure of Bella Vacca Jerseys in Northland
“It’s quite tough in a way, I’m going to miss it. “Some people you become friends with that…
Rangitīkei farmer Luke Gilchrist grows 546kg giant pumpkin on dairy farm near Marton
“We were estimated to go over 700kg but, because we had a few cold stints this year, that…
Methven Ute Muster shows how utes went from farm workhorse to lifestyle
When Ford Australia designer Lewis Bandt created the Ford Model 40 coupe with an integrated tray at the…
First Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 2027
The overseas investment office (OIO) granted Dannevirke SF consent to buy the land on January 27. The company…
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ farm Arcadia Station at Glenorchy shifts from working farm to full-time movies, tourism
“We have decided to support filming and tourism.” Arcadia Station, on the shores of Diamond Lake near Glenorchy,…
Alan Dobbie of Wiroa Horticulture wins Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards 2026
Judges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture. “The team at Wiroa exemplify outstanding horticultural…
Molesworth Station: The groups vying to take over the country’s largest farm
Applications closed last week, with five groups applying to take over running farm operations at Molesworth. DoC’s South…
Listen to The Country online: Molesworth Station’s future with former manager Jim Ward
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Jim Ward, the former manager of…
Fuel price surge hits Dannevirke trucking and farm sector
“Unfortunately, it increases costs for everyone; no one makes any more profits. “You have got to have factors…
Philip and Lyneyre Hooper of the Hoopman Family Trust top Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards 2026
Judges described the Hoopers as “a great farming couple working and living on the land, while enhancing and…
Jon and Fiona Sherlock of Otorohaea Ltd win Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards 2026
“Their vision for their farm as a productive mosaic could lead to transformational change across the industry.” Judges…
Country Life: Lessons in permaculture at Kahikatea Farm
“So they attract pollinating insects, they’re nitrogen-fixing, medicinal herbs, they’re edible leaves, they’re perennial vegetables. Yeah, they’ve got…