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The Ruralco Golf Classic has raised $12,000 for the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust (MCRST) at its second annual event, held at the Tinwald Golf Course. More than 100 golfers from across Mid Canterbury took part in the event, enjoying a great day of camaraderie while raising vital funds for a cause close to the rural community. Ruralco CEO Tony Aitken says the event continues to highlight the strength of the local rural community. “It was a fantastic day, albeit a very hot one...

Managing feed supply efficiently is a constant challenge on farm. Running short can impact production and animal performance, while over-ordering ties up capital and increases waste. GrainSure is proven technology designed to remove the guesswork from feed management by giving farmers and suppliers real-time visibility of grain and feed levels on farm.

Autumn-sown forage crops can play an important role in filling winter feed gaps and supporting livestock performance through the colder months. Choosing the right crop or crop mix and sowing at the right time can make a significant difference to the amount of feed available for winter grazing.

The Government has classified the past few months' of challenging weather conditions in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, as a medium-scale adverse event.

We will look at the following this month: Fodder crops, Crops, Autumn sown Crops, Grass grub control in Pasture and use of Gibberellic Acid.

February delivered a welcome run of settled weather, allowing harvest to push ahead across the district. With short spells but long fine days, most farmers have been able to wrap up their harvest or are well on top of their harvest schedules.

Ruralco CEO Tony Aitken has been awarded Excellence in Business Leadership at the ANZ Business of the Year Awards held in Ashburton Friday night.

Wakanui-based mixed arable and dairy farmer Matthew Paton's decision to run for the Ruralco Board of Directors was motivated by watching previous generations of local farmers contribute their time and knowledge to ensure the co-operative’s continued success.

The Mayfield A&P Association will celebrate its centennial show on Saturday, March 14. More than just an event, the Mayfield Show is, and has always been, a celebration of the community featuring traditional agricultural competitions, livestock, produce, trade stalls, side shows, and a family fun day out for young and old alike.

The start of the year has kept us on our toes, with plenty of rain, but a few good harvest days in between have kept the month moving. Moist soils and low insect pressure have supported good crop and pasture growth but need continuous monitoring.