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Five Decades of Good Old-Fashioned Co-Operation

Thursday, 18 October 2012, 1:16 pm | Farmlands

Annual turnover of $773 million dollars, almost 28,000 shareholders, and 47 stores throughout the North Island is what Farmlands Trading Society can toast on its 50th birthday. More >>

Rural Kids Will Be Safer As Farmlands Gives $12000 in Grants

Thursday, 29 March 2012, 1:13 pm | Farmlands

Road safety education, signage and bypass areas are just some of the additional safety measures six rural primary schools in the North Island can implement thanks to a $12,000 grant from Farmlands. More >>

Farmlands Announces 47th Store

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 3:49 pm | Farmlands

Farmlands continues to support its plans to become the North Island’s dominant rural retailer with the announcement of a 47th store to open in Inglewood, Taranaki. More >>

Rahotu Primary School wins shade grant

Monday, 28 March 2011, 3:32 pm | Farmlands

Rahotu Primary School pupils will soon be enjoying a shaded sandpit, thanks to a $2000 grant from Farmlands and Meridian Energy to create extra shade at the school. The school, which has a roll of 133, is one of seven rural primary schools throughout ... More >>

$14,000 to Schools for Shade

Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 4:33 pm | Farmlands

Seven rural primary schools in the North Island are busy planning how to spend grants of $2000 each from Farmlands to create extra shade. The money was raised from ten ‘Ladies Nights’ fun events held by Farmlands in rural areas late last year. More >>

Agricultural students win Farmlands scholarships

Monday, 15 November 2010, 2:46 pm | Farmlands

Two agricultural students have each won a $2500 scholarship from rural cooperative, Farmlands. Lydia Cave from Whanganui and Andy Lee from Waipukurau have won this year’s Tom Cranswick Memorial Scholarships, awarded to candidates to further their interest ... More >>

Farmlands achieves growth in tricky conditions

Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 2:21 pm | Farmlands

Rural retailing cooperative Farmlands Trading Society has outclassed its rivals, notching up impressive annual financial results in what its Chief Executive said was one of the toughest business environments since the mid-1980s. More >>

Farmlands achieves growth in tricky trading

Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 4:01 pm | Farmlands

Rural retailing cooperative Farmlands Trading Society has outclassed its rivals, notching up impressive annual financial results in what its Chief Executive said was one of the toughest business environments since the mid-1980s. More >>

Think green for great night out with TV star

Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:05 pm | Farmlands

Green fingered gardening goddesses, it’s time to prepare for a great night out! More >>

Farmlands sets new records - latest annual result

Thursday, 16 October 2008, 1:10 pm | Farmlands

Rural retailing giant Farmlands Trading Society has recorded its best ever annual results in the company’s 45-year history. More >>

Farmlands Appoints Independent Director

Friday, 14 September 2007, 4:52 pm | Farmlands

The former managing director of Farmers-Deka Ltd and director of Maori Television, Wayne Walden, has been appointed an independent director of Farmlands Trading Society. More >>

Farmlands reaches 20,000 shareholder milestone

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 4:35 pm | Farmlands

Rural retail co-operative Farmlands has reached a major milestone signing up its 20,000th shareholder this month as the company captures even more of the North Island market. More >>

Farmlands Continues Gaining Market Share

Friday, 12 May 2006, 12:17 am | Farmlands

Rural retailer Farmlands will open its third branch in the Bay of Plenty later this year as it continues to gain market share across the North Island. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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