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Do you approach a bulging wardrobe most days, thinking “Aaaargh! I have so much stuff in my closet, but nothing to wear!”? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

The Ruralco Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessie Chan-Dorman as Chair Elect following the decision of current Chairman, Alister Body, to step down from his role and pursue broader agribusiness interests.

The Ruralco Board today announced that its Chairman, Alister Body, has signalled his intention to step down from his role and pursue broader agribusiness interests.

Stay merry and bright this Christmas with these tips to help you have a stress-free festive season.

What started as a plan to diversify their property, is now a blooming cottage industry for a Mid Canterbury couple.

Ruralco’s commitment to the health and safety of its staff, members and suppliers was applauded as the co-operative was named winner of the ACC Champion Workplace Safety category at the prestigious 2019 Westpac Champion Business Awards.

Held in the Ashburton Ruralco Gift and Homeware’s store on Wednesday 2 October, the Ruralco Ladies Night, now in its fourth year, was a fantastic opportunity for rural women to enjoy a night of fashion and to find out how best to dress.

It was a fantastic effort by Enda Hawe’s team to win the Ruralco Meridian Top Farm competition which was held at the Ashburton A & P Showgrounds on Saturday 9 November 2019. Team members Enda and Sarah Hawe, Jason Palmer and Andrew Livingston were ecstatic after they completed a number of challenges to go on and take out the title of Top Farm.

The first-time online voting process, conducted and scrutinised by independent company Electionz.com, saw Shareholder participation rates as high as ever with a fivefold increase (549%) in participation rates from the 2018 election. With three candidates standing for two seats, Directors Jessie Chan-Dorman and Tony Coltman (who had both stood down via rotation) were both re-elected.

High-energy red clover delivers a double gain for farmers looking to improve both animal performance and soil nutrient management this season.