Rip-roaring gravel cycling series brings locals together The inaugural Gravel in Paradise gravel cycling series held in rural Otago this year brought the local community together and offered cyclists a rip-roaring adventure…
Managing Moving Day New herd, new home, new community. Moving day can be a stressful time for contract milkers. Here are a few tips on how to manage…
Good listening skills easy to learn Being a good listener doesn’t always come naturally but it’s a skill that can be easily learnt, says Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Paul Walker.…
Rugby tournament brings community together Wairarapa Sheep and beef farmer Richmond Beetham enjoyed taking part in a local touch rugby tournament so much he can’t wait to sign up again…
Keep The Connections Going In late September, it’s mental health awareness week. After years of Covid-related disruption, the theme this year is reconnection. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock says staying…
Doing what matters for rural wellbeing An online workshop supporting people in the rural community to navigate uncertainty and change is having a positive impact on its participants. Now in its…
Making it happen After three years of Covid disruption and other challenges, rural communities are organising events to reconnect. Erin Harvie and Wendy Main, organisers of a recent…
Calmer Farming A new online programme – Know your Mindset. Do what Matters – is boosting the ability of rural communities to handle pressure and change. Dairy…
Managing Difficult Conversations Working with people under stress can be challenging. That’s why Catie Avery signed up for a new programme – The Know Your Mindset, Grow Your…
Making Farming Easier Southland dairy farmer Brooke Flett shares how a new programme designed to boost the resilience of rural communities helps her navigate the challenges of farming.…
A fresh persepctive Invercargill-based shearing contractor Marty Smith has been in the shearing business for 35 years. He says what’s probably changed most during that time are the…
Farmstrong Fliers take on the world What do you do to get off the farm? Connect with mates? Meet new people? Get a sweat up and get the heart pumping? Challenge…