Falling Off The Perch

Jason Halford’s thriving sharemilking career was brought to an abrupt halt by burn out. Now he’s sharing his story to help others avoid a similar …

A Life in Wool

Shearing’s traditionally been all technique and tallies, but a new training programme is encouraging shearers to regard themselves as rural athletes, mentally and physically. Luke …

Dealing with stress and uncertainty

Whether it’s the weather, border restrictions or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam …

Getting the balance right

Amber Carpenter swapped the world of fashion for dairy farming. In 2017, she and her husband won Auckland Hauraki Share Farmer of the Year. Here’s …

Talking it through

The restorative power of a chat over a cuppa was evident when Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock visited hail-affected growers in Motueka and Riwaka recently. A …

Always a way through

When M. Bovis hit Geoff Spark’s dairy farm a couple of years back it had a huge impact on his life and livelihood. But it …

Shear Inspiration

Rowland Smith is one of New Zealand’s best known shearers. He’s set world records and won both the NZ Shears and Golden Shears numerous times. …

Norwood and Miraka raise $64,000 for Farmstrong

The 2021 Norwood and Miraka Annual Charity Golf Tournament, hosted at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary in Taupo on Wednesday 30th September, has raised an incredible …