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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

Christchurch Men’s Prison Piggery is not just a producer of premium free-farmed New Zealand pork, it is also a place where men in prison do meaningful work and build new employment and life skills.

As the farming season draws towards a close, the ups and downs of a particularly tumultuous year have finally started to make themselves clearer as crops are sold, herds start to be dried off, and the last of the season’s lambs are sold.

The economic outlook, coupled with predicted El Niño weather patterns, means the next few months could be challenging for farmers.

As Christmas looms on the horizon and the new government ministers catch their breath before kicking off the new year, farming leaders have some advice for them about the urgent matters they need to consider for their first term in their new roles.