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Ruralco’s Ashburton store has been meeting farmers’ needs for nearly 50 years while navigating the ebbs and flows of an ever-changing agricultural industry.

Give your garden a colourful makeover by painting terracotta or ceramic flowerpots—a great activity to do alone or with the kids during the holidays. Place them around your outdoor entertaining area for a burst of colour that will be sure to delight this summer.

While humbled to travel the globe being the voice for New Zealand’s agricultural sector, as Hamish Marr looks back on the past year, he stands proud to be advocating for one of the smallest.

The versatility of quad bikes makes them a popular choice on farm. However, the fact that they are so versatile can mean they are pushed beyond their limits.

Rural Contractors NZ has launched a campaign on the risks of fatigue in their industry. CEO Andrew Olsen says, because they work seasonally, drive big machines and face weather and crop timing challenges, rural contractors need to manage fatigue risks.

Step it up this summer with some iconic family-friendly walks located around Canterbury.

This August, the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust hosted the Back to Base Challenge, an event designed to encourage physical activity, strengthen community bonds, and raise funds for the life-saving missions of the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and the ROA mining rescue helicopter.

After weaning, the focus has traditionally gone onto the lamb crop, but for ewes, the period between weaning and mating in Autumn is important for reproductive efficiency.

This summer, dive into Out of Nowhere by Fleur McDonald, a gripping rural mystery where Hallie uncovers shocking secrets about her husband's death, leading to a web of intrigue. For romance fans, The Front Runner by Elsie Silver offers a steamy tale of forbidden attraction, while Neil Wagner’s memoir All Out shares the inspiring story of his rise from humble beginnings to cricket stardom, highlighting his determination and resilience.

In irrigation management, it is interesting to consider the old adage that “You can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Or could that be, what you can only model?