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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.”

An opportunity to bring local country women to town while also supporting Mid Canterbury businesses was the vision behind Fashion & Fizz.

There are field days and then there’s Agritechnica. Are you ready to visit the world’s largest agricultural machinery exhibition?

Positivity and a renewed buoyancy in the farming sector were the reoccurring themes expressed by those attending this year’s Ruralco Instore Days on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July.

Ruralco is excited to announce it has joined Nutrien Ag Solutions’ New Zealand independent network. This significant development underlines Ruralco’s ongoing commitment to delivering value and innovation to local farmers.

We’re excited to invite you to a Ruralco event introducing Landify, a pioneering digital platform that’s changing the way New Zealanders access farm ownership founded, right here in Mid Canterbury.

Ruralco donates $10,000 to the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust following the successful 2025 Ruralco Golf Classic in Tinwald. With more than 100 players and full community support, the event raised funds to support farmer wellbeing and rural mental health services across Mid Canterbury.

As temperatures begin to drop and Canterbury farmers prepare for the 2025 season, it’s the perfect time to reassess your energy needs.