Always a way through

The disruption and distress caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been a stark reminder of just how tough farming and growing can be and the importance…

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…

New Wellbeing Resource for Kiwifruit Growers

 The kiwifruit industry has teamed up with Farmstrong on a new resource to help growers manage the challenges of the industry. This year is going…

Helping others after facing challenge

After recovering from a brain aneurysm, Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and Farmstrong champion Jack Cocks (pictured) is helping others build resilience and…

Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well podcasts a hit

Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well series of podcasts are proving to be a huge hit with listeners. The six podcasts, which are each about 10…

Farmer Wellbeing Hub Launched in Pukehina

Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams recently opened an on-farm gym and community hub for local farmers. Here’s why. Tell us about the hub.…

Reconnecting with rural communities

After years of Covid-related disruption, the rural events calendar is all go. Farmstrong has been busy taking its messages and resources out on the road…

Good to get out

Getting busy farmers along to events can be a big ask, but after a year like no other, Farmstrong’s comedy shows in Omihi and Sheffield…

Keep The Connections Going

In late September, it’s mental health awareness week. After years of Covid-related disruption, the theme this year is reconnection. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock says staying…

On your bike: Cycling fundraiser huge success

Good mates Bruce Cotterill and Paul Muir were so inspired cycling the length of New Zealand and raising more than $200,000 for their Bike for…

Tee-riffic time at golf events

A group of farmers and growers recently got into the swing of things at a series of golf events that got them off the farm,…

How Farmstrong works

“I know through the work I do for Farmstrong, how important it is to keep talking and check on those who might have ‘dropped off…