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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Often finding even a few minutes during the day to have some ‘me time’ can be challenging for busy farming mums. Chanelle O’Sullivan juggles several …
Tasman farmers Tarsh Newport and Lisa Anglesey organised a get together for local farmers affected by a recent drought, they had no idea what lay …
Tiny Hororata Primary School in rural Canterbury recently hosted a special day of fun activities to promote the five ways to wellbeing and bring the …