Latest Ruralco News

The latest Ruralco news bringing together New Zealand agriculture updates, farming insights, industry reports and seasonal advice. Stay informed on developments across the rural sector, with articles relevant to farmers, growers, and rural communities.

Celebrating 25 Years of Ruralco Rakaia

It’s 25 years since Ruralco first opened its doors in Rakaia

15 Jul, 2026 | Interest |

Honda Country Expands into Dunsandel

Honda Country has expanded into Dunsandel, bringing trusted Honda sales, servicing and on-farm support to Selwyn.

13 Jul, 2026 | Interest |

Getting more from Catch Crops

Catch cropping is an important tool to help reduce nutrient losses while maintaining productivity. Learn more about the benefits of catch crops following winter forage grazing.

13 Jul, 2026 | Agronomy | Technical |

July Agrichemical Update by Bill Cabout, Ruralco Chemical Manager

We will look at the following this month: Autumn sown Crops, Barley Grass Control, Lucerne Crops and Monitoring stored grain.

09 Jul, 2026 | Agronomy | Technical |

July Agronomy Update by Nicola Pace, Ruralco Senior Agronomist

July is firmly winter mode on farm. Crops are ticking along quietly, soils remain cold and wet, and attention turns to spring planning, monitoring crop health, and making the most of any suitable weather windows.

08 Jul, 2026 | Agronomy | Technical |

Visiting experts target spray accuracy

Two Canadian spraying experts, Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau, are visiting New Zealand in early August to ensure that arable growers are hitting the target with this key piece of equipment.

07 Jul, 2026 | Agronomy | Technical |

Community strength and longevity on show at Ruralco Instore Days

Bringing the farming community together, strengthening existing relationships and forging new connections has been the focus of this year’s Ruralco Instore Days.

07 Jul, 2026 | Interest |

Canterbury Motorcycles

Canterbury Motorcycles, formerly known as Chapmans Garage, is a local business that has been serving Mid Canterbury region for years.

29 Jun, 2026 | Meet the Merchant |

Mitre 10

Mitre 10 has been equipping, inspiring, and supporting Kiwi DIYers and tradies since 1974.

12 Jun, 2026 | Meet the Merchant |

Ruralco Instore Days – where the local farming community comes together

Local connections are the mainstay of Ruralco’s Instore Days, with the annual event creating the perfect occasion for Mid Canterbury’s farming community to come together.

11 Jun, 2026 | Interest |