Ruralco

08/09/2026

On farm visits: 10% business, 90% making new friends with Dora 🐄

08/09/2026

Entries for the Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge are now open!

We’re proud to be name sponsors of this great local event. If you’re keen to bike, run or walk the Longbeach coastline, now’s the time to lock it in.

We’d love to see you there.

It’s time to lock it in! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌊

Join us at the Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge on Sunday 29 November 2026 for a day of BIKE | RUN | WALK | DUATHLON action! 🔥

Whether you’re chasing a PB, taking on your first challenge, or just keen to get out there and enjoy the stunning Longbeach coastline- there’s a challenge waiting for you!

👉 Entries are officially OPEN!

🔗 longbeachcoastalchallenge.com

07/09/2026

Stock up on Tux and get a FREE dog bowl! 🐾

For the month of September, buy two 20kg bags of Tux Energy Extra and receive a FREE stainless steel dog bowl! 🐶🦴

Available at Ruralco stores throughout September, only while stocks last.

Don’t miss out - stock up today!

04/09/2026

Get growing this spring! 🌱

Give your garden a helping hand with the right fertiliser and potting mix. From giving your vegetables and fruit trees a boost, to improving the condition of your lawn and nipping moss in the bud, we’ve got what you need to get growing! 🌿

Check out our range in store today!

03/09/2026

🤝 Meet the Merchant!

Keeping farms connected goes far beyond having internet at the farmhouse.

Christchurch-based Ultimate Broadband (UBB) develops tailored connectivity solutions across the farm, from internet and Wi-Fi to cameras, remote systems, and backup connections.

As more technology becomes part of everyday farming, UBB helps farmers stay connected with solutions designed around their needs.

👉Read more about UBB and their work keeping Mid Canterbury farms connected: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01lnZk0

03/09/2026

This week, we headed out on-farm to see a lamb-rearing system in action, including an automatic feeder 🐑

It's great to see technology and good stock management working hand in hand.

02/09/2026

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef🐄

Now we have the Dad jokes out of the way, we put the team to the test and asked them to pick their favourite Father’s Day finds from the store!

From practical favourites to sweet treats, enjoy complimentary gift wrapping in-store.

Pop in and let us help you find a gift that’s right on the moo-ney! 🐮

01/09/2026

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of visiting Dorie School to present a $500 donation, selected by our winning members, Alister & Mary Sprott.

A big thank you to Canterbury Motorcycles for proudly sponsoring this month’s donation and helping us continue to support local schools and communities.

📸 Pictured: Ruralco GM Jono Pavey, Alister & Mary Sprott, and Dorie School head students Oscar McKimmie and Nathan Parkes.

Learn more about our Spend for Your School programme:
https://www.ruralco.co.nz/News-Events/Spend-For-Your-School

31/08/2026

Not sure what to get Dad this Father’s Day? 🧑🏻‍🌾

From the farm to the armchair and everywhere in between, we’ve rounded up a few Father’s Day favourites for the hardworking Dad who’s notoriously hard to buy for.
From practical picks to a few little treats, we’ve got Father’s Day sorted.

Pop in-store and find something he’ll love.

30/08/2026

If you didn’t make it along to one of FAR’s spraying workshops, here’s a chance to hear from Canadian spraying experts Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau as they reflect on their two weeks travelling around NZ.

They chat about spray set-ups, application and, of course, the differences in coffee! ☕️

Have a watch or listen below 👇

Two Canadian spraying experts Tom Wolf and Jason Deveau have just completed two weeks of FAR spraying workshops across NZ. In this episode of Cut the Crop, they reflect on how spray set-ups and coffee are different in NZ.
Watch📺 bit.ly/35ZJ9cS
Listen 🔊 bit.ly/2D7RDQq