Don’t sweat what you can’t control With 40 years’ experience in the kiwifruit industry, Sean Carnachan has some clear ideas about what it takes to last the distance. Sean Carnachan wears…
The Gumboot Express When dairy farmer Harjinder Singh Chander isn’t looking after cows, he’s busy running to raise awareness about rural mental health. Here’s why. Otago dairy farmer…
Life Lessons A family tragedy and health challenges taught Terry Murray a lot about what it takes to navigate tough times. Now’s he’s sharing those lessons with…
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…
Back in the saddle When poor health impacted Vicky O’Connor’s ability to work on farm, she picked up a camera and started her photography career again. Now she’s sharing…
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…
Quiz nights a hit for northern farmers Northland farmer Douglas Conn can now add ‘quiz night’ to the list of things he does to get off the farm and have a break.…
Farmer to farmer videos with Cheyenne and Tangaroa Farming is in Southlander Cheyenne Wilson’s blood. In a new video Cheyenne talks about farming, its challenges and how she looks after herself. Brought up…
Tips to help you get through the busy season Calving season is a very demanding time for farming women. Here are a few tips from Farmstrong on how to get through. Put the right…
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…
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…
School fun day unites farming community Tiny Hororata Primary School in rural Canterbury recently hosted a special day of fun activities to promote the five ways to wellbeing and bring the…