Farmers on being Farmstrong

Farmers talk about why it is important to look after your personal wellbeing. When you look after yourself then you can are better equipped to …

Farmstrong – taking time to appreciate the best office in the world

Appreciate the small stuff each day Stopping to appreciate the small things in life, really helps you handle the big things.  Many farmers when interviewed …

The impact of unhealthy stress

Clinical Psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains how stress impacts your body and farmers talk about how stress affects them.

Invest in time off the farm

Getting off farm regularly is not just good for the farmer, it’s great for the farm. Waikato dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne explains how his ‘downtime’ …

Good listening skills make all the difference

There is no single one formula on the best way to help when someone is struggling, but there are some approaches that will work for …

Sam Whitelock’s summer break plans

I’m really excited about taking a break over summer after a busy season on the football field and visiting my new farm in Hawke’s Bay. …

Sam Whitelock – three thoughts on dealing with disappointment

Three thoughts on dealing with disappointment Thankfully so far in my rugby career dealing with disappointment isn’t something I have needed to manage too often. …

Giving back is gold

Giving back is gold Looking beyond the farm gate and getting involved with the local community has brought fresh energy and a ton of satisfaction …

How can you support your rural community?

It’s often said that life will only throw as much at us as we can handle. But sadly, that just isn’t always the case.The recent …

Three things I lock in to manage the busy season

Whether you’re a farmer or a grower, at some point in the year your ‘busy season’ will kick in. It’s no different for me as …

Farmstrong’s Turn on Your Core Challenge

Welcome to the Farmstrong “Turn on Your Core”  four week challenge If you spend just ten minutes a day, four days a week doing this …

Farmer-to-farmer stories

These video clips show how farmers are making gains from small improvements to their eating, sleeping, exercising, taking time off and positive thinking. What changes …