School Fundraiser Gets Behind Rural Mental Health A group of students at Christchurch Girls’ High have been selling rugby jerseys to raise awareness about the importance of rural mental wellbeing. The group,…
Thunderstruck Stu Weston, CEO of post-harvest business Apata, has been part of the kiwifruit industry since 1991. An episode of burnout years ago still informs how…
Dealing with stress and uncertainty Whether it’s extreme weather events or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock’s…
Passionate mental health advocate’s next big project Felicity Clark is brimming with excitement about her latest project to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing – something she’s been doing for…
Managing fatigue There are only so many hours in a day, so when life gets really busy on farm having a strategy to manage fatigue is vital.…
Managing stress and uncertainty How we think about and deal with pressure has a huge impact on our ability to navigate uncertain times says Clinical Psychologist Sarah Donaldson. Sarah…
New resource gets the thumbs up Semi-retired Southland dairy farmer Dennis Farrelly reckons Farmstrong’s new resource to help manage stress should be pinned to every farmer’s fridge or wall. The colourful,…