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…
Prospering through change Golden Bay dairy farmer Corrigan Sowman spent several years studying how farmers can best tackle the changes underway in agriculture. Now he’s applying what he…
Calmer Farming A new online programme – Know your Mindset. Do what Matters – is boosting the ability of rural communities to handle pressure and change. Dairy…
Managing Difficult Conversations Working with people under stress can be challenging. That’s why Catie Avery signed up for a new programme – The Know Your Mindset, Grow Your…
Making Farming Easier Southland dairy farmer Brooke Flett shares how a new programme designed to boost the resilience of rural communities helps her navigate the challenges of farming.…
Baygold sowing seeds of wellbeing Focusing on the core values of kindness and care is an integral part of large-scale kiwifruit operation Baygold’s wellbeing culture. Baygold general manager of engagement and…
Life Lessons A family tragedy and health challenges taught Terry Murray a lot about what it takes to navigate tough times. Now’s he’s sharing those lessons with…
Always a way through When M. Bovis hit Geoff Spark’s dairy farm a couple of years back it had a huge impact on his life and livelihood. But it…
Farmer Geoff Spark chats about how he handles pressure and lives well to farm well. In this video Canterbury farmer Geoff Spark chats about how he handles pressure and explains how it’s all about keeping the balance so you can…
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…
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…
Back in the saddle When poor health impacted Vicky O’Connor’s ability to work on farm, she picked up a camera and started her photography career again. Now she’s sharing…