Farmstrong encourages farmers to ‘stay connected’

When life gets busy or stressful on the farm, having a decent support network of friends and neighbours is an essential part of keeping well. …

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 …

The five ways to wellbeing

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 …

The making of a world record

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 …

Getting through tough times

All industries have challenges and farming is no different. Weather patterns, fluctuating prices, changing legislative requirements and media stories are all part of the pressures …

The wellbeing bank account

Wellbeing simply means that you feel pretty happy about how life is going, that life is good! Hugh Norriss, Farmstrong’s wellbeing advisor shares some top …

Making the same different

For the first part of the year, my family and I are doing something a little different and basing ourselves in Japan while I play …

How to keep Farmstrong

Farmstrong is a nationwide, rural wellbeing initiative that helps farmers and their families cope with the ups and downs of farming. Over the last four …

Be a great listener

The power of listening Farmers have a positive reputation for being practical, good at cutting through the bullshit and problem-solving. Sometimes however when someone is …

Ka-ching! Investing in your Wellbeing Bank Account

Comparing your wellbeing to a bank account that has investments and withdrawals is a really helpful way to think about your mental and physical health, …

Creating habits

One of the findings from the farming women on their wellbeing survey carried out last year was that 32% of women said that not enough …

Drought Shout brings community together

When Tasman farmers Tarsh Newport and Lisa Anglesey organised a get together for local farmers affected by a recent drought, they had no idea what …