Tag: five ways to wellbeing
Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well podcasts a hit
Farmstrong’s Live Well, Farm Well series of podcasts are proving to be a huge hit with listeners. The six podcasts, which are each about 10…
Turning the knowing into doing
Nadine Hickman helps to run an Angus stud farm near Blenheim. In 2020, she launched PepTalk – a magazine designed to raise awareness about mental…
Farmstrong encourages farmers to ‘stay connected’
When life gets busy or stressful on the farm, having a decent support network of friends and neighbours is an essential part of keeping well.…
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.…
NZ’s Fastest Farmers’ Go Wheel To Wheel
The inaugural Anchor Milk cycle race recently took place near Oamaru. Among the 77 competitors were 28 farmers vying to be recognised as ‘NZ’s Fastest…
Dealing with stress and uncertainty
Whether it’s extreme weather events or changing regulations, dealing with uncertainty is a constant for many farmers and growers. Here are Farmstrong Ambassador Sam Whitelock’s…
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…
Try something new
When I hang up my rugby boots I plan to head back into farming. Recently, I’ve been spending some time on my farm and working… 
