Tag: connection
Being Farmstrong
Rugby legend and farmer Sam Whitelock looks back on nearly a decade of being the Ambassador of Farmstrong, the nationwide rural programme that supports farmers…
Choose your hard
Taupō farmer, coach and wellbeing facilitator Deanne Parkes shares her thoughts on keeping well on farm with Farmstrong. Deanne, you wear many hats. What do…
Farmers and growers attend ‘Battle of the Bays’ game
Farmstrong hosted farmers and growers at the recent ‘Battle of Bays’ rugby game between the Bay of Plenty Steamers and the Hawkes Bay Magpies. The…
Realistic Optimism
The avocado industry is experiencing a downturn. Farmstrong caught up with Apata avocado manager Logan Whenuaroa about managing the challenges ahead. Tell us about your…
Farmstrong champions connect in capital
Hawke’s Bay deer farmer and Farmstrong champion Harry Gaddum came away from a recent get together with other like-minded farmers feeling rejuvenated and positive about…
A Lifetime in Shearing
An honest day’s work turned into a 53-year career for Hawkes Bay shearing contractor Brendan Mahony. He was recently made a life member of the…
Wellbeing event unites community
An evening event focussing on wellbeing tools for farmers and growers attracted more than 140 people – with some travelling far and wide to attend. …
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…
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.…
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…
