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Integrating livestock into arable systems brings significant advantages

New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world where livestock is integrated into arable systems for the mutual benefit of both.

27 Jun, 2024 | Beef + Lamb NZ | Technical |

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 |

Winter reads: The Space Between

A gripping historical novel set at the dawn of the First Taranaki War in 1860.

21 Jun, 2024 | Book Review | Lifestyle |

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 |

Meet the Merchant - ElectraServe

For 54 years, ElectraServe has provided comprehensive electrical service to the people of Mid Canterbury.

22 May, 2024 | Our Merchants | Card |

Harnessing the power of daily habits

Focusing on daily habits helps manage pressure when the going gets tough says Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock.

10 May, 2024 | Mental Health | Wellbeing |

Movie Review - Madame Web

In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel Publishing’s most enigmatic heroines.

07 May, 2024 | Movie Review | Lifestyle |

Grower rethink’s role of ryegrass in crop rotation

North Otago mixed arable farmer Peter Mitchell says he is reconsidering where ryegrass fits in his rotation and is looking for ways to extract more value from the crop.

01 May, 2024 | Agronomy | Technical |

Introducing ‘The Beast’

Manta Italian ryegrass is the latest diploid Italian ryegrass from Agricom. Manta has an explosive establishment speed being the fastest starting genetics we have seen to date.

26 Apr, 2024 | Agronomy | Technical |

Extending the value of ryegrass seed crops

Ryegrass seed crops are commonly followed in the rotation by an autumn cereal such as wheat.

22 Apr, 2024 | Agronomy | Technical |