A chat with Sam Just like the rest of us, lockdown has brought big changes to Sam Whitelock’s life. After a hectic trip home from Japan, the family are…
A team effort Although lockdown has made Marian Hirst’s blueberry business more challenging to run, it’s also made her appreciate why she loves the job. It’s blueberry harvest…
Plenty of positives to go with the negative Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer James Bruce reckons farmers are better placed than most to cope with the Covid-19 lockdown but still need to look…
Raising our game in the woolshed The number one asset in any business are the people who work in it. That’s why Farmstrong is a supporter of the NZ Shearing Contractor’…
Dangerously tired Fatigue played a major role in the quad bike accident that nearly cost Chris Biddles his life. Now he’s warning other farmers of the dangers…
The buzz of giving back Get involved in your community Getting involved in your community is a great way of investing in your own wellbeing says Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock.…
Be a great listener The power of listening Farmers have a positive reputation for being practical, good at cutting through the bullshit and problem-solving. Sometimes however when someone is…
Quiz nights a hit for northern farmers Northland farmer Douglas Conn can now add ‘quiz night’ to the list of things he does to get off the farm and have a break.…
Farmer to farmer videos with Cheyenne and Tangaroa Farming is in Southlander Cheyenne Wilson’s blood. In a new video Cheyenne talks about farming, its challenges and how she looks after herself. Brought up…
Ka-ching! Investing in your Wellbeing Bank Account Comparing your wellbeing to a bank account that has investments and withdrawals is a really helpful way to think about your mental and physical health,…
A video series – prevention and recovery from common on-farm injuries. Farmstrong has teamed up with VetSouth to produce a video series on prevention and recovery from common on-farm injuries. Winton physiotherapist Dennis Kelly and local…
Oxman fundraiser for Farmstrong Entrants into the Oxman triathlon in Canterbury this December are raising funds for rural wellbeing initiative Farmstrong. The event has another rural theme – it’s…