Getting through dark times and bouncing back
Six years ago a motocross accident left dairy farmer Gary Sunshine-Tervit barely able to work and badly depressed. Now he’s Otago-Southland’s dairy farm manager of …
Six years ago a motocross accident left dairy farmer Gary Sunshine-Tervit barely able to work and badly depressed. Now he’s Otago-Southland’s dairy farm manager of …
If Pukekohe market gardener and CEO of The Fresh Grower Allan Fong could dish out one piece of advice to his younger self, it would …
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 …
Southland dairy farmer Loshni Manikam is on a mission to help farming women get more out of life. Her new free e-book – ‘12 Tips …
The annual farmer versus grower cricket game recently took place in the Bay of Plenty. Organiser, dairy farmer Stephen Crossan, says a day off farm …
Farming, like professional rugby, is a job with a lot of challenges, says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself …
In the Thrive Guide for farming women, Sandra Matthews shares her tips for nurturing and caring for yourself. What is the one thrive tip/practice that you …
Gore shearer Megan Whitehead recently set a new women’s world shearing record clipping 661 lambs in nine hours. A remarkable achievement for a 24-year-old who …
Sheep and beef farmer Jack Cocks almost died from an aneurysm. Now he’s sharing with other farmers what his recovery taught him about resilience. Jack’s …
In the Thrive Guide for farming women, Fiona Gower shares her tips for nurturing and caring for yourself. Fiona lives with her family on a …
A near-fatal accident completely changed Owen Gullery’s approach to life and farming. Now he’s alerting other farmers to the dangers of fatigue and burnout. Owen …
Tanya Sanders not only helps to run a 380-cow dairy farm in Northland, but also works as a GP locum in the area. She shared …