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