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.

Neumanns Tyres: 80 years of family, service and community

Neumanns Tyres Ashburton celebrated its 80th anniversary in September, and it stands as a testament to its enduring success in providing quality and reliable tyre service to generations of drivers throughout Mid Canterbury and beyond.

03 Oct, 2025 | Our Merchants | Card, Meet the Merchant |

October Agrichemical Update by Bill Cabout, Ruralco Ashburton Store Manager

In this Agrichemical Update we will be looking at what is happening on farm over the next 2 months regarding agrichemicals. We will be looking at cereals, ryegrass, white clover, maize, and fodder beet.

02 Oct, 2025 | Agronomy | Technical |

Grow more, emit less, bank bigger profits

New Barenbrug research shows dairy farmers can cut emissions intensity and boost profit by growing more, higher-quality feed with efficient nitrogen use.

01 Oct, 2025 | Agronomy | Technical |

Long-shot research leads to pasture success

Discover CM142, Cropmark Seeds’ breakthrough novel endophyte. Over 10 years of R&D delivers safer, high-performance pastures for NZ farmers.

01 Oct, 2025 | Agronomy | Technical |

Ruralco Ladies Night: Fashion & Fizz brings community together

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

01 Oct, 2025 | Interest |

Diesel-Tech Machinery

Starting out as an independent workshop with a focus on servicing agricultural machinery, Diesel-Tech Machinery has quickly adapted and grown as opportunities have arisen.

01 Oct, 2025 | Meet the Merchant |

Agronomy Update September 2025

September Agronomy Update from Ashburton Store Manager, Bill Cabout

08 Sept, 2025 | Agronomy | Technical |

Could Sulphur be the solution?

Pastures need Sulphur to make full use of nitrogen. Find out how to spot Sulphur shortages and the best way to apply it in autumn and spring for stronger pasture growth

03 Sept, 2025 | Agronomy | Technical |

Produce Pals Fruit ’n’ Veges

Produce Pals Fruit ’n’ Veges in Tinwald, Ashburton delivers fresh, affordable local produce with award-winning customer service and strong community support.

18 Aug, 2025 | Our Merchants | Card, Meet the Merchant |

Agronomy Update August 2025

August Agronomy Update from Ashburton Store Manager, Bill Cabout

11 Aug, 2025 | Agronomy | Technical |