Serious fun in the mud

After a tough couple of years of lockdowns and restrictions, this year’s annual Mudder event attracted a record-breaking number of participants. The event, which was…

Wellbeing hub on farm opens to locals

Bay of Plenty farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams has finally realised his dream of opening a wellbeing hub with an on-farm gym to help local farmers. The…

Helping others after facing challenge

After recovering from a brain aneurysm, Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and Farmstrong champion Jack Cocks (pictured) is helping others build resilience and…

Farmer Wellbeing Hub Launched in Pukehina

Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams recently opened an on-farm gym and community hub for local farmers. Here’s why. Tell us about the hub.…

Getting More Whānau On Farm

Food and Fibre Youth Network chair Cheyenne Wilson (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngati Awa) is keen to encourage more Māori into agriculture and is calling for fresh…

Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Amber Carpenter

Paparimu farmer Amber Carpenter chats about her transition from the fashion industry to running multiple farming operations while juggling a young family and a global…

Keep The Connections Going

In late September, it’s mental health awareness week. After years of Covid-related disruption, the theme this year is reconnection. Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock says staying…

Doing what matters for rural wellbeing

An online workshop supporting people in the rural community to navigate uncertainty and change is having a positive impact on its participants. Now in its…