Raising our game in the woolshed

The number one asset in any business are the people who work in it. That’s why Farmstrong is a supporter of the NZ Shearing Contractor’ …

The buzz of giving back

Get involved in your community Getting involved in your community is a great way of investing in your own wellbeing says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock. …

Farmer to farmer with Marc Gascoigne

Dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne talks about the importance of catching up with mates, giving back to your community and getting time off the farm. He …

Farmer to farmer videos with Cheyenne and Tangaroa

Farming is in Southlander Cheyenne Wilson’s blood. In a new video Cheyenne talks about farming, its challenges and how she looks after herself. Brought up …

Farmer to farmer with Tangaroa Walker

Tangaroa Walker was the inaugural winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award in 2012 and has gone on to a successful career as a …

Farmer to farmer with Cheyenne Wilson

Cheyenne Wilson a former contract milker in Southland talks about the various challenges that she has faced in farming over the years.  She also explains …

Tough times for beekeepers

With the Apiculture conference happening this week in Rotorua, it was a good time to talk about beekeeping. Ricki Leahy, commercial beekeeper and ApiNZ board …

Farmers on being Farmstrong

Farmers talk about why it is important to look after your personal wellbeing. When you look after yourself then you can are better equipped to …

Giving back is gold

Giving back is gold Looking beyond the farm gate and getting involved with the local community has brought fresh energy and a ton of satisfaction …

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.

Women on wellbeing

Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson and a range of farming women, share advice about how to deal with the many challenges in farming. Topics include socialising, exercising, …

Farmer to farmer with Joe and Donna Hintz

Joe and Donna Hintz are sheep and beef farmers who love the freedom of farming. They try to get a good balance in life and …