Sam Whitelock’s summer break plans
I’m really excited about taking a break over summer after a busy season on the football field and visiting my new farm in Hawke’s Bay. …
Keeping Christmas simple and stress-free
When Christmas day rolls around each year, Golden Bay sheep and beef farmer Joyce Wyllie likes to keep things simple to avoid unnecessary stress. Summer …
Sam Whitelock – three thoughts on dealing with disappointment
Three thoughts on dealing with disappointment Thankfully so far in my rugby career dealing with disappointment isn’t something I have needed to manage too often. …
Farmstrong comedy show
“Bloody awesome” show brings relief The farming community in the deep South were recently treated to a raucous night of comedy when an all-star line …
Farmer gets running for Mudder challenge
Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer Joe Hintz never considered himself a runner – but that all changed when he started training for the annual Mudder …
Truckloads to raise truckloads for Farmstrong
The Straw Warehouse is supporting Farmstrong over the month of December. Until December 31 when you book your unit loads of barley or rye grass …
How can you support your rural community?
It’s often said that life will only throw as much at us as we can handle. But sadly, that just isn’t always the case.The recent …
Take some time out for yourself
Can you find one hour a day for yourself? As with many great ideas decided over a few wines with friends—or seemingly great at the …
Farmstrong Comedy Night Show Series
The Farmstrong comedy night show series has two more shows in November. Dates and details are: 3 November – Waipawa, Hawkesbay 9 November – Winton, Southland …
Three things I lock in to manage the busy season
Whether you’re a farmer or a grower, at some point in the year your ‘busy season’ will kick in. It’s no different for me as …
Remembering your purpose
Remembering your purpose – the big picture Farmers have told us that one thing that has helped them cope better with the ups and downs …
Farmers on stress and how they cope with it
Three farming couples discuss how they recognise the warning signs of stress and manage it, so it doesn’t negatively impact their business and personal wellbeing.
