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Ruralco is proud of its heritage, its people, the events and the milestones that have helped shape the cooperative and make it what it is 60 years on from its beginning.

For 54 years, ElectraServe has provided comprehensive electrical service to the people of Mid Canterbury. Initially trading as Smith & Church Electrical, the business was founded in 1969. Due to growth, the electrical side of the company was eventually split off, moving to its much more extensive, purpose-built premises on Moore Street, and was renamed ElectraServe in 1997.

The spring agrichemical update will include what is happening on farm for the next three months with cereals, ryegrass, white clover, fodder beet and monitoring store grain.

Once again, we have seen some extreme weather through the winter period. While not as damaging as some previous years, the excess water across areas of Canterbury has been visually obvious for some periods.

Understanding nitrogen (N) levels in soil is important, as this nutrient is a key driver of growth and yield.

Mohaka AR37 is bringing a new dimension to the hybrid ryegrass category, coupled with the industry’s leading endophytes for insect protection and new high producing genetics.

Fodder beet remains a staple option in our ne w operating environment, where there is a focus on land use and nutrient losses. It is a flexible low-nitrogen crop that can meet regulatory requirements, while offering high yields and serving as a low-cost, high-energy feed with performance advantages for animals.

High-octane hybrid looks after your animals and your finances.

Cropmark Seeds are excited to release a new Spring barley to the New Zealand market that comes from the world leading Syngenta UK barley breeding programme.

Ruralco Group CEO Robert Sharkie has announced his intention to resign after six years as CEO and a total of eight years with the Ashburton based co-operative. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ruralco, the challenges it has provided, and I am very proud of Ruralco’s achievements during my time at the helm,” says Robert. “It is the dedication and passion of the people who work for Ruralco that has made these achievements possible and I commend them for their effo...