Drought Shout brings community together
When Tasman farmers Tarsh Newport and Lisa Anglesey organised a get together for local farmers affected by a recent drought, they had no idea what …
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New resource gets the thumbs up
Semi-retired Southland dairy farmer Dennis Farrelly reckons Farmstrong’s new resource to help manage stress should be pinned to every farmer’s fridge or wall. The colourful, …
How me time helps farming mums
Finding even a few minutes during the day to have some “me time” can be challenging for busy farming mums. Just ask Chanelle O’Sullivan, who …
Sam visits the Bay of Plenty
In March 2019 Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock visited the Bay of Plenty. First off the bat he had a backyard game of cricket with local …
Three kiwi adventurers raise money for Farmstrong
Three intrepid, young Kiwis have entered a demanding 3,500 kilometre rickshaw race across India to raise funds for Farmstrong. They are Nikki Brown, Natalie Lindsay …
Farmstrong – taking time to appreciate the best office in the world
Gerard Vaughan, Farmstrong Project Manager shares what farmers have told him about how appreciating small things can make a big difference. Take it away Gerard. …
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 …
Drought Shout brings community together
Tasman farmers Tarsh Newport and Lisa Anglesey organised a get together for local farmers affected by a recent drought, they had no idea what lay …
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. …
