Tag: break from farm
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…
Farmer to farmer with Marc Gascoigne
Dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne talks about the importance of catching up with mates, giving back to your community and getting time off the farm. He…
Oxman fundraiser for Farmstrong
Entrants into the Oxman triathlon in Canterbury this December are raising funds for rural wellbeing initiative Farmstrong. The event has another rural theme – it’s…
Farmer to farmer with Cheyenne Wilson
Cheyenne Wilson a former contract milker in Southland talks about the various challenges that she has faced in farming over the years. She also explains…
Work smarter and look after your wellbeing
Abbi Ayre is a contract milker in Culverden , North Canterbury. She has some great insights of life on the farm and what you can…
Micro breaks and recovery periods
Clinical Psychologist, Sarah Donaldson explains the importance of being proactive when looking after your wellbeing and ensuring you take micro breaks so you get more…
Farmers on stress and how they cope with it
Three farming couples discuss how they recognise the warning signs of stress and manage it, so it doesn’t negatively impact their business and personal wellbeing.
Farm for life
Tangaroa Walker was the inaugural winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award in 2012 and has gone on to a successful career as a…
