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For the Currie family of Methven, the capacity for hard work, the love of family and the mental discipline to stay positive is paying off on the farm, in the gym and on the world multi-sport and triathlon stages.

New Zealand’s primary sector prospects enjoyed an upbeat march for the first half of the farming year and appear to be holding their own for what remains of the second half of the season.

There is a minefield of information out there around wellbeing in the workplace, strategies for this, policies for that, but as a business how far do you take it?

Introducing Real Farmer Fitness Contributor, Sommer O’Shea, Personal Trainer Garage Gym, Methven.

Ruralco is proud to launch a partnership with business development company Stile Inc Ltd. Based in Gore and delivering their highly successful programme across the South Island, Stile founders Sheree and Dylan Ditchfield developed the programme to flip the traditional leadership model on its head.

Machinery is a fundamental part of our farms and is used daily. But with that hard work comes a fair amount of wear and tear. When maintenance is delayed it can lead to accidents from machinery break down, as well as increased costs and business interruption, stress and pressure.

We tend to talk a lot about eating well and exercising, these things are important, but research suggests that good sleep is as or even more important than these things.

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.