Getting through dark times and bouncing back
Six years ago a motocross accident left dairy farmer Gary Sunshine-Tervit barely able to work and badly depressed. Now he’s Otago-Southland’s dairy farm manager of …
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Be in to win a copy of Looking After Your Nuts & Bolts
From prostate cancer and bowel issues, to depression, sexual health and smoking, Looking After Your Nuts & Bolts by legendary sports journalist Phil Gifford covers …
Sam Whitelock chats about his wellbeing bank account
In this video Sam Whitelock reveals the investments he makes into his Wellbeing Bank Account so that when he’s going through tough times, he has something …
Sam Whitelock on listening well
In this video Sam Whitelock talks about how to be a good listener. “The hardest thing for myself is to stop, not give any advice, …
Sam chats to Geoff Sparks about his wellbeing
In this video Farmstrong’s ambassador Sam Whitelock chats to Canterbury farmer Geoff Sparks on his wellbeing and what he’s doing to look after himself.
Sam on listening and his wellbeing
Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock has shared insightful thoughts and handy tips to help farmers with their wellbeing in two brand new videos. The short videos …
Slowing down and family time key
If Pukekohe market gardener and CEO of The Fresh Grower Allan Fong could dish out one piece of advice to his younger self, it would …
Passionate mental health advocate’s next big project
Felicity Clark is brimming with excitement about her latest project to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing – something she’s been doing for …
Taking time to thrive
Southland dairy farmer Loshni Manikam is on a mission to help farming women get more out of life. Her new free e-book – ‘12 Tips …
It’s not about the cricket
The annual farmer versus grower cricket game recently took place in the Bay of Plenty. Organiser, dairy farmer Stephen Crossan, says a day off farm …
The five ways to wellbeing
Farming, like professional rugby, is a job with a lot of challenges, says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself …
Raising our game in the woolshed
Farmstrong is partnering with wool harvesting injury prevention initiative Tahi Ngātahi to help shearers and wool handlers look after themselves in the shed. Declining sheep …
