Running for wellbeing is no sweat

The physical and mental health benefits of running have been a game-changer for Canterbury dairy support farmer Emma Sampson. “I’m a better person and a …

Research shows Farmstrong having positive impact

When Waikato dairy farmer George Cawte was growing up, there wasn’t much talk in his rural community about wellbeing or the importance of looking after …

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. …

No need to do it alone

Todd and Anneke Reeves manage 480 cows on a 250 ha family farm in Pukekohe, South Auckland. Todd recently shared his thoughts with Farmstrong on …

Tumbling Downs

The upheaval caused by two earthquakes and the end of a relationship left north Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Kara Lynn in a tough spot. …

Farmstrong Fliers take on the world

What do you do to get off the farm?  Connect with mates? Meet new people? Get a sweat up and get the heart pumping? Challenge …

Footgolf, timeout and compliments help young farmer

When young Morrinsville farmer Jaiden Evans gets home from work each night, he kicks off his boots and thinks about a couple of things that …

Creating strong community bonds in rural Waikato

Waikato farmer Jodi Watson knows firsthand the challenges of moving to a new area and not knowing anyone. “It can be really hard at first …

NZ’s Fastest Farmers’ Go Wheel To Wheel

The inaugural Anchor Milk cycle race recently took place near Oamaru. Among the 77 competitors were 28 farmers vying to be recognised as ‘NZ’s Fastest …

Geoff Spark chats with Darcy Bishop – ‘tools down’ text to take breaks off the farm.

Geoff Spark chats to Darcy Bishop an Oxford dairy farmer about a group of famers who found a solution of ‘Tools Down’ texting to arrange …

Circle of care

Tanya Sanders not only helps to run a 380-cow dairy farm in Northland, but also works as a GP locum in the area. She shared …

Filling the fountain

Juggling farm work and family responsibilities is a challenge many rural women face. Taranaki sharemilker and 2019 ‘Dairy Woman of the Year’ winner Trish Rankin …