Dealing with stress and uncertainty
Whether it’s the weather, border restrictions or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam …
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Sam Whitelock answers shearers’ questions
Farmstrong works in partnership with the NZ Shearing Contractors’ Association and its safety initiative Tahi Ngatahi to promote wellbeing in the wool harvesting industry. In …
Getting the balance right
Amber Carpenter swapped the world of fashion for dairy farming. In 2017, she and her husband won Auckland Hauraki Share Farmer of the Year. Here’s …
Managing Moving Day
New herd, new home, new community. Moving day can be a stressful time for contract milkers. Here are a few tips on how to manage …
Talking it through
The restorative power of a chat over a cuppa was evident when Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock visited hail-affected growers in Motueka and Riwaka recently. A …
Always a way through
When M. Bovis hit Geoff Spark’s dairy farm a couple of years back it had a huge impact on his life and livelihood. But it …
Shear Inspiration
Rowland Smith is one of New Zealand’s best known shearers. He’s set world records and won both the NZ Shears and Golden Shears numerous times. …
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 …
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.
