Look after yourself

Over 140 people attended the recent ‘Harvesting Health’ event in Rangiora Canterbury. North Canterbury Rural Support Trust hosted the evening with support from Farmstrong, Mainpower,…

Leaning Forward

Wairarapa farmer James Bruce combines running a busy sheep farm with horse breaking and rugby coaching. This is how he makes it all work. How’s…

Such Good Medicine

Inch Clutha dairy farmer Brendan Lane is one of a number of farmers who’ve entered Gravel In Paradise, a series of bike races in Otago.…

Getting Through website launched

Farmstrong’s new Getting Through website has officially been launched by the Minister for Mental Health and ACC, Hon Matt Doocey.  The new website focuses on…

Sam Whitelock opens up in new webinar

Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitleock has opened up about his stellar rugby career, returning to farming and how he looks after his wellbeing in a new…

Tee-rific charity golf day fundraiser

An annual charity golf tournament held at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary in Taupō has raised an incredible $75,000 for Farmstrong. The tournament was hosted this…

Laura Koot on what keeps her Farmstrong

Proud Southerner Laura Koot juggles a lot of things – she’s involved with two agri-businesses, has a young family and is part of the Farmstrong…

The Power of a Shared Story

The results of Farmstrong’s latest annual monitor survey are really encouraging. Last year, 15,500 farmers and growers increased their wellbeing thanks to the programme. A…

Farmstrong launches tales and tools for getting through tough times

The stories of farmers impacted by severe weather events in 2023 have been captured by Farmstrong in a bid to give others in the primary…

Baring All For Mental Health

Apple orchardist Hamish Rush was one of a dozen Nelson growers who bared all for the ‘Horti Boys’ calendar to raise awareness about mental health.…

Building Resilience on Farm

Otago high country farmer Jack Cocks has spent the past eleven years recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm. He has since given around 30 presentations,…

Burnout to Balance

Farmstrong caught up with Tararua dairy farmer Mike Burmeister and asked him to share his tips for keeping well on farm. Mike and his wife…