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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with a variety of Mid Canterbury farmers and agricultural support businesses at Ruralco’s Instore Days today, describing the event as a wonderful opportunity to connect with the primary sector.

This July, Ruralco is celebrating a major milestone—the 30th anniversary of Instore Days.

Farmers have been hit with all sorts of challenges of late, but a new report shows that hasn’t stopped them continuing to invest strongly in their staff.

A self-proclaimed “people person” Ruralco’s Retail Manager, Tina Thompson’s focus on helping customers has been a constant theme throughout her working career.

Ruralco’s Rakaia store has a prime location according to locals. It’s just far enough off State Highway 1 to be seen, but is still easily accessible, and is often “on the way” for locals according to long serving Store Manager, Maree Smith.

Staying local and true to its original intent is Ruralco’s primary focus for its future strategy.

The cancellation of the proposed Lake Onslow pumped hydro battery project was a priority on the government’s early “to do” list as it took the reins of power late last year.

Ruralco’s Methven store came to fruition thanks to the confidence being experienced by the agricultural sector in the early 2000s. 

As one of Ruralco’s longest serving staff members, there are few parts of the business Lester Chambers hasn’t been involved in.

Unsightly piles of used tyres that occasionally make the news with spectacular and environmentally damaging fires may become a thing of the past once the Tyrewise stewardship programme gets into full swing