Keeping well on farm

Farmstrong caught up with Laura Murdoch, the ‘cow whispering’, Southland/Otago dairy manager of year in 2022. She shares how she manages the challenges of a…

Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson on managing stress

Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains what stress is, the effect it can have on body and mind and offers practical advice on how to manage…

Fit for Calving Exercise Programme

The Fit for Calving programme will help you prevent strains and injuries as you come into and during the physically-intensive calving season.  The stretches and…

Sticking at it

Kelly Morrison runs a small dairy farm in the far north milking 90 cows. She’s been on the property for eight years and has gone…

Exercise is good for the body and the brain

In the Thrive Guide for farming women, Karen Williams shares her tips for nurturing and caring for yourself. What is one thrive tip/practice that you have…

A team effort

Although lockdown has made Marian Hirst’s blueberry business more challenging to run, it’s also made her appreciate why she loves the job.  It’s blueberry harvest…

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…

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…