Category: Time out
Ewe beauty! New speed shearing event big hit
A new speed shearing competition held in Martinborough brought the community together, showcased some of the world’s best shearers in action and raised some much-needed…
Cricket games unite communities
Farmers and growers around the country got the chance to down their tools and showcase their bat and ball skills in a range of cricket…
Golf tournament provides much needed break
The Gobbler Golf Course located on a farm in the Wairarapa played host to a golf tournament that got locals off the farm and enjoying…
Farmstrong hits the road for rural events
Farmstrong took to the road earlier this year attending multiple Field Days around the country and helping bring a whole lot of belly laughs to…
Settling In
Jayson and Gladys Chavez moved to New Zealand from the Philippines and work as contract milkers in Winton, Southland. They shared their insights on what…
Rural Rider
Winton dairy farmer Bart Luijten shares how cycling helps him keep fit and stay well on farm. Bart milks 450 cows and loves his farming…
Shearing Event Brings Farm Community Together
The fastest shearer could earn $3,000 in under 20 seconds at the upcoming Speed Shears in Martinborough on Tuesday 3 March. The event, which is…
Young Farmers gather for wellbeing talk
A large group of young farmers packed out the iconic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka to listen to Farmstrong Champion Kane Brisco give a talk on…
Choose your hard
Taupō farmer, coach and wellbeing facilitator Deanne Parkes shares her thoughts on keeping well on farm with Farmstrong. Deanne, you wear many hats. What do…
Farmers and growers attend ‘Battle of the Bays’ game
Farmstrong hosted farmers and growers at the recent ‘Battle of Bays’ rugby game between the Bay of Plenty Steamers and the Hawkes Bay Magpies. The…
