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 …
Category: Five ways to wellbeing
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 …
Raising our game in the woolshed
The number one asset in any business are the people who work in it. That’s why Farmstrong is a supporter of the NZ Shearing Contractor’ …
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 …
Investing in your wellbeing
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains the importance of investing in our wellbeing and farmers talk about what they do to look after themselves.
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 …
