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Early next year, seasoned shearers from around the country will again take to the board at the Ewing family’s Hindsridge Farm for a charity shearing event in remembrance of old mates lost to cancer.

On the winding back roads in New Zealand’s beautiful South Island are two humble Kiwi blokes, Kylie and Glen, quietly working hard behind the scenes delivering fuel to rural NZ.

The last two generations of farmers have been fortunate to have enjoyed the biggest productivity gains in New Zealand’s primary sector history. Whether they be from improved genetics, smarter farm systems, or better grasses and feeds, all have ensured the primary sector has consistently delivered above average productivity gains for the past 30 years.

With primary industries crying out for more skilled young people, the Growing Future Farmers programme is helping to fill the gap, training and developing the next generation of passionate sheep, beef and deer farmers.

Ruralco and the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust joined forces last night to host a Wellbeing for Rural Women event aimed at celebrating and supporting wellbeing supporters.

“The strength and importance of co-operatives is well recognised within the New Zealand economy. This is particularly true of the primary sector,” says Ruralco Chair Sir David Carter.

Almost since the first settlers commenced pastoral farming in New Zealand, the science of farming and agriculture has grown around and alongside them.

When you shop with Ruralco or a Ruralco merchant, you support your local community; that’s the mantra behind Ruralco’s Spend for Your School programme.

With the introduction of a duathlon event, new run/walk 5km course, a schools team mountain bike trophy up for grabs and the opportunity to ride the mountain bike tracks back the other way, the 2024 Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge is getting it’s second wind.

Farm confidence has fallen since the start of the year, with debt, interest rates, and banks causing the greatest concern to Kiwi farmers.