Farmstrong launches in Scotland

Cambridge dairy farmer and Farmstong supporter Marc Gascoigne recently spent two and a half weeks travelling around Scotland helping launch Farmstrong Scotland and describes the…

The grass always grows back

Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock has just paid a visit to flood-hit farmers and growers in the Counties and northern Waikato areas to check how they…

Always a way through

The disruption and distress caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been a stark reminder of just how tough farming and growing can be and the importance…

Going with the flow

Farm-raised Haley Pugh helped run a thriving chiropractic business in Hokitika, until cancer turned her life on its head. Farmstrong asked her to share what…

Rugby tournament brings community together

Wairarapa Sheep and beef farmer Richmond Beetham enjoyed taking part in a local touch rugby tournament so much he can’t wait to sign up again…

Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Jack Cocks

The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Mt Nicholas Station farmer Jack Cocks about his courageous recovery following a near-fatal brain aneurysm and subsequent surgeries and…

Reconnecting with rural communities

After years of Covid-related disruption, the rural events calendar is all go. Farmstrong has been busy taking its messages and resources out on the road…

Keep It Social

With summer fast approaching, Farmstrong’s encouraging farmers to reconnect and schedule a decent catch up with mates and neighbours. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock has spent…

Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Paul Walker

Bay of Plenty farmer Paul Walker who’s once again calling on everything he’s learned about wellbeing to cope with the challenges currently being thrown at…

Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Marc Gascoigne

Waikato farmer Marc Gascoigne talks to The Country’s Rowena Duncum about the stress and anxiety he hid for eight years, before finding the courage to…

Good to get out

Getting busy farmers along to events can be a big ask, but after a year like no other, Farmstrong’s comedy shows in Omihi and Sheffield…

Grass Roots Connection

Craig Wiggins is a well-known rural voice thanks to several decades calling rodeos and jet-sprints, emceeing events and advocating on behalf of farmers. He’s also…