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 …

How me time helps farming mums

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 …

Drought Shout brings community together

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 …

School fun day unites farming community

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 …