The impact of unhealthy stress

Clinical Psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains how stress impacts your body and farmers talk about how stress affects them.

Serious fun in the mud

After a tough couple of years of lockdowns and restrictions, this year’s annual Mudder event attracted a record-breaking number of participants. The event, which was…

Rugby tournament brings community together

Wairarapa Sheep and beef farmer Richmond Beetham enjoyed taking part in a local touch rugby tournament so much he can’t wait to sign up again…

Wellbeing hub on farm opens to locals

Bay of Plenty farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams has finally realised his dream of opening a wellbeing hub with an on-farm gym to help local farmers. The…

Helping others after facing challenge

After recovering from a brain aneurysm, Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and Farmstrong champion Jack Cocks (pictured) is helping others build resilience and…

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…

Farmer Wellbeing Hub Launched in Pukehina

Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams recently opened an on-farm gym and community hub for local farmers. Here’s why. Tell us about the hub.…

Managing Uncertain Times

Kiwifruit industry stalwart Marty Robinson says the challenges facing growers this summer require a different mindset to both work and wellbeing.  Marty’s been involved in…

Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Kane Brisco

The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Taranaki farmer Kane Brisco – founder of FarmFit and author of ‘Tools for the Top Paddock’ on how to…

Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Hamish Murray

The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Clarence River Valley farmer Hamish Murray about how he overcame burnout following a period of prolonged drought, and what…

Reconnecting with rural communities

After years of Covid-related disruption, the rural events calendar is all go. Farmstrong has been busy taking its messages and resources out on the road…

Getting More Whānau On Farm

Food and Fibre Youth Network chair Cheyenne Wilson (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngati Awa) is keen to encourage more Māori into agriculture and is calling for fresh…