Tag: Farmstrong
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…
Dealing with disappointment
The cancellation of iconic events like Golden Shears and the Southland A&P Show due to Covid alert level changes highlights the need for rural communities…
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…
Prioritising Me Time
In the Thrive Guide for farming women, Sandra Matthews shares her tips for nurturing and caring for yourself. What is the one thrive tip/practice that you…
The making of a world record
Gore shearer Megan Whitehead recently set a new women’s world shearing record clipping 661 lambs in nine hours. A remarkable achievement for a 24-year-old who…
Lucky to be alive
Sheep and beef farmer Jack Cocks almost died from an aneurysm. Now he’s sharing with other farmers what his recovery taught him about resilience. Jack’s…
