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The countdown is on to the Canterbury A&P Show next week, and at its helm is Ruralco’s own, Brent Chamberlain. 

During the week, the Rescue Warriors are ordinary Mid-Canterbury blokes. Come February, they’ll transform into Lycra-clad superheroes once again, biking the length of the country to raise money for Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue’s Mission 26.

Mid Canterbury based farm supplies co-operative, Ruralco has recorded a $1.25 million profit for the 2025 financial year following two difficult trading years.

Ben Stock calls on locals to support the 148th Ashburton A&P Show, packed with fun, food, and fresh events under the theme “Cultivating Community.”

When optimal animal health is your goal, the BOOST Mineral Blend delivers a dependable, customisable solution. designed to elevate livestock nutrition, it’s a high-quality, water-soluble mineral mix that provides essential trace elements, exactly what livestock need, while keeping supplementation practical and effective.

We kicked off October with snow and frost – not unusual for this time of year but it can slow the emergence of recently planted crops.

As winter feed planning becomes increasingly critical for dairy operations, SovGold kale offers a reliable and high-performing option that combines yield, quality, and grazing flexibility

Neumanns Tyres Ashburton celebrated its 80th anniversary in September, and it stands as a testament to its enduring success in providing quality and reliable tyre service to generations of drivers throughout Mid Canterbury and beyond.

In this Agrichemical Update we will be looking at what is happening on farm over the next 2 months regarding agrichemicals. We will be looking at cereals, ryegrass, white clover, maize, and fodder beet.

New Barenbrug research shows dairy farmers can cut emissions intensity and boost profit by growing more, higher-quality feed with efficient nitrogen use.