Start the ball rolling Sheep scanner and crutcher Ben O’Carroll recently ran 112k from the Cheviot Hotel to the Carlton pub in Christchurch to raise awareness about mental health…
Making the most of it The upheaval caused by two earthquakes and the end of a relationship left north Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Kara Lynn in a tough spot.…
The Gumboot Express When dairy farmer Harjinder Singh Chander isn’t looking after cows, he’s busy running to raise awareness about rural mental health. Here’s why. Otago dairy farmer…
A Life in Wool Shearing’s traditionally been all technique and tallies, but a new training programme is encouraging shearers to regard themselves as rural athletes, mentally and physically. Luke…
Farmstrong Fliers take on the world What do you do to get off the farm? Connect with mates? Meet new people? Get a sweat up and get the heart pumping? Challenge…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Mark Tree on preventing wrist injuries Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark explains how to strengthen…
Mark Tree on preventing shoulder injuries Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark demonstrates a great exercise…
Mark Tree on preventing achilles injuries Mark Tree is an ex-farmer and a teacher in Winton who is an expert in body conditioning. In this video, Mark explains some great exercises…