New Ruralco membership opportunities on offer at SIAFD

This year’s South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) promises to be an exciting and welcome event following the many disruptions Covid created in its wake last year.

WORDS BY ANITA BODY

Farming folk missed several opportunities to network with their agricultural communities, industry leaders, and innovators, as a result of cancelled A & P Shows and other events, making this year’s SIAFD a great chance for farmers to come together again to see what’s new and to socialise with other like-minded people. This year’s event is expected to attract between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees over three days, from 24–26 March at Kirwee (about 20km from Christchurch). Ruralco has long supported this important event, and once again we will have a site showcasing the many services Ruralco has to offer— including information on how farmers can become members so they can access Ruralco’s many and varied services and products, which cover all aspects of farming. Membership Services Manager, Lizzie Redfern, will be happy to take farmers through the application process, talking you through the various membership options available to ensure you find the best membership account to fit your needs. “We are experts in agriculture, providing a complete solution with personalised advice and the latest innovations, on farm, in store or online,” said Lizzie. “Joining Ruralco gives you access to our services and products across all aspects of farming. You start saving straight away when you use your Ruralco Card, on farm supplies such as agricultural chemicals, animal health and nutrition, seed, fertiliser, irrigation, fencing, clothing, footwear, and farm equipment. Members can also save up to 40 per cent on products and services through our continuallyexpanding, nationwide Ruralco Card Supplier network.” In addition to these great benefits, members also receive consistent savings of 12c* per litre off the pump prices at over 300 fuel stations nationwide, and competitive deals on bulk fuel deliveries and fuel storage options. Ruralco provides expert advice and competitive energy deals on electricity, LPG, and solar power; seed and agronomy advice; and health and safety and farm advice and support from its skilled and knowledgeable team. “We have been experts in agriculture since 1963 and we continue to provide complete solutions with personalised advice whether it is on farm, in store or online. Our Ruralco Card is convenient, having the ability to be used online or in store, and has just one statement for consolidated spend and improved cashflow. It is a great way to transact with the carefully chosen and reputable businesses you want and need to spend with, helping you find the right product for your farm when you need it.” Ruralco works hard to negotiate purchasing options with real value on everyday items for your farm, while also supporting New Zealand agribusiness and our rural communities. “Ruralco offers competitive pricing on the products and services you need to sustainably operate your farming business, so pop into our site at SIAFD to find out more about how you can access the many great benefits Ruralco has to offer,” said Lizzie. Anyone who signs up at the Field Days will receive a $50 credit on their account. Other Ruralco site attractions and competitions include the chance to win a Ruralco branded Swanndri overnight bag each day of the event—just fill in an entry form onsite to be in with a chance to win. There will also be free barista coffee on site all day, and a Gallagher in-line fencing competition. So take the time to call in and find out how Ruralco can help and support your farming operation. Lizzie and the Ruralco team will be at site number 376 and are looking forward to helping you become a part of the Ruralco family.

ABOVE: Raewyn Maw, Stuart Marr & David Maw, SIAFD 2019 BELOW: Tiffany Mably & Celina Templeman at SIAFD 2019

*No volume limits. Discount current as at 1 March 2021 and is subject to change. Discount is not available at convenience stations or in conjunction with other fuel discount offers excluding pump price offers. The Ruralco 12¢ discount will not be given at the point of sale but provided as a rebate on your monthly statement. BP and Z fuel offerings only available to ATS Shareholders and associated accounts.