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Fifty Years on And Farmlands Continues to Flourish

Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 10:38 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Fifty years on from when it was first established rural retailer Farmlands Trading Society continues to flourish, announcing solid growth in the North Island rural merchandise sector. More >>

New General Manager Operations for Farmlands Trading

Friday, 1 July 2011, 9:30 am | Farmlands Trading Society

With more than 25 years’ experience in retail and farming in his blood, Mr Taylor has worked with some of the country’s leading retailers including Countdown/Foodtown, The Warehouse Group and Goldpine Industries. His roles have been at a regional or ... More >>

Farmlands specialists Skeltons strengthened in Northland

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 1:04 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Farmlands Trading Society Limited’s horticultural specialists, Skeltons has strengthened its complimentary technical advisory service with the addition of a second technical advisor to support Northland growers. Sarah Williamson will be based out of the Farmlands ... More >>

Successful Sale Of Farmlands Stores Supports Growth Plan

Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 9:14 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Farmlands is pleased with the auction result for six of its retail stores on a sale and leaseback basis, as part of its long term strategic growth strategy. More >>

Rahotu Primary School wins shade grant

Monday, 28 March 2011, 3:16 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

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 >>

Farmlands Property Sale An Opportunity

Thursday, 24 March 2011, 5:08 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Rural retailer Farmlands says the upcoming auction of six of its retail stores on a sale and lease back basis is a great opportunity for investors to participate in the strengthening prospects of the primary sector without having to become farmers. More >>

Lichfield School wins shade grant

Monday, 21 March 2011, 11:52 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Lichfield School pupils will be protected from the harsh summer sun as they eat their lunch thanks to a $2000 grant from Farmlands to create extra shade at the school. The school, which has a roll of 70, is one of seven rural primary schools throughout ... More >>

Tiniroto School wins shade grant

Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 12:18 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Tiniroto School pupils will soon be enjoying extra shade while they eat their lunch and take part in a range of events such as sports days, thanks to a $2000 grant from Farmlands to create extra shade at the school. More >>

Puahue School wins shade grant

Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 12:16 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Puahue School pupils are being protected from the harsh summer sun as they eat their lunch and compete in sports, thanks to a $2000 grant from Farmlands to create extra shade at the school. More >>

More Farmlands stores for sale as part of growth strategy

Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9:53 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Farmlands, the North Island’s largest rural co-operative retailer, is auctioning a further six of its retail stores on a sale and lease back basis as part of the company’s strategic growth. More >>

Agricultural students win Farmlands scholarships

Monday, 15 November 2010, 2:31 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Two agricultural students have each won a $2500 scholarship from rural cooperative, Farmlands. More >>

Positive results for rural sector

Thursday, 1 October 2009, 11:11 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Challenging economic conditions have not stopped North Island’s largest co-operative rural retailer from delivering positive results to customers and shareholders around the country. More >>

Farmlands tops competitive price survey again

Monday, 30 March 2009, 2:56 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Tougher times mean tighter belts, so for Farmlands shareholder Tim Grieve it’s a relief to get good news instead of bad for a change. Farmers like Tim and others keen to save money can continue shopping at Farmlands with peace of mind, now that ... More >>

Farmlands takes hold of Horowhenua Region

Tuesday, 6 December 2005, 1:14 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Rural retail co-operative Farmlands Trading Society continues to strengthen its position in the North Island market today following the purchase of Allfarms Ltd. More >>

Farmlands Reaps Rewards in Rural Retail Sector

Tuesday, 11 October 2005, 11:39 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Farmlands Trading Society has reported record sales of $305 million and record membership having capitalised on ownership uncertainty within the rural retail scene. More >>

Farmlands signals strong result

Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 11:42 am | Farmlands Trading Society

Rural retail co-operative Farmlands has signaled an exceptionally good year today returning an extra $2 million to its shareholders. More >>

Farmlands gains hold on Auck Rural Retail Market

Monday, 11 April 2005, 10:15 am | Farmlands Trading Society

New Zealand’s largest rural retailer Farmlands is looking beyond the fence post and moving closer to Auckland. More >>

Farmlands reaps rewards of farmers’ spending

Thursday, 17 February 2005, 5:13 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

New Zealand’s largest rural retail co-operative Farmlands Trading Society has reported a 14% increase in sales to $159 million for the first half of the year (July – December 2004). More >>

Profit back but Farmlands not holding back

Monday, 11 October 2004, 5:16 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

A $10 million increase in sales to $270 million has Rural Retailer Farmlands set to take even greater strides within the rural retail market this year, Chief Executive John Newland said today. More >>

Farmlands announces $1.25-million bonus rebate

Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 2:17 pm | Farmlands Trading Society

Rural retail co-operative Farmlands is returning an extra $1.25 million in bonus rebates to its shareholder customers for their ongoing support through a very challenging year. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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