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Prime Minister connects with grassroots primary sector at Ruralco Instore Days

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met with a variety of Mid Canterbury farmers and agricultural support businesses at Ruralco’s Instore Days today, describing the event as a wonderful opportunity to connect with the primary sector.

08 Jul, 2024 | Ruralco News | Interest |

Celebrating 30 years of Ruralco Instore Days this July

This July, Ruralco is celebrating a major milestone—the 30th anniversary of Instore Days.

24 Jun, 2024 | Ruralco News | Interest |

Pay competitive despite tough times on-farm

Farmers have been hit with all sorts of challenges of late, but a new report shows that hasn’t stopped them continuing to invest strongly in their staff.

18 Jun, 2024 | Farming | Interest |

People person puts customers first

A self-proclaimed “people person” Ruralco’s Retail Manager, Tina Thompson’s focus on helping customers has been a constant theme throughout her working career.

10 Jun, 2024 | Our People | Interest |

Rakaia store perfectly placed

Ruralco’s Rakaia store has a prime location according to locals. It’s just far enough off State Highway 1 to be seen, but is still easily accessible, and is often “on the way” for locals according to long serving Store Manager, Maree Smith.

10 Jun, 2024 | Our People | Interest |

Ruralco's focus is to stay local first

Staying local and true to its original intent is Ruralco’s primary focus for its future strategy.

18 Apr, 2024 | Ruralco News | Interest |

Onslow’s absence not yet filled

The cancellation of the proposed Lake Onslow pumped hydro battery project was a priority on the government’s early “to do” list as it took the reins of power late last year.

05 Apr, 2024 | Energy | Interest |

Methven Store—providing choice for locals for 21 years

Ruralco’s Methven store came to fruition thanks to the confidence being experienced by the agricultural sector in the early 2000s.

02 Apr, 2024 | Ruralco News | Interest |

New role chance to reconnect with farmers

As one of Ruralco’s longest serving staff members, there are few parts of the business Lester Chambers hasn’t been involved in.

11 Mar, 2024 | Our People | Interest |

Tyrewise kicks waste problems for good

Unsightly piles of used tyres that occasionally make the news with spectacular and environmentally damaging fires may become a thing of the past once the Tyrewise stewardship programme gets into full swing

08 Mar, 2024 | Education | Interest |