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Three things I lock in to manage the busy season
Whether you’re a farmer or a grower, at some point in the year your ‘busy season’ will kick in. It’s no different for me as…
Healthy thinking for better farming
There is a lot going on in farming at this time of year with added stresses, physical demands and the cold, wet short days. As a result of…
Women on wellbeing
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson and a range of farming women, share advice about how to deal with the many challenges in farming. Topics include socialising, exercising,…
Farmers on stress and how they cope with it
Three farming couples discuss how they recognise the warning signs of stress and manage it, so it doesn’t negatively impact their business and personal wellbeing.
Farmer to farmer with Rex Kane
Rex enjoys farming for the range of challenges it brings. Over time he has found ways to do things differently, so he does not push…
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson on managing stress
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains what stress is, the effect it can have on body and mind and offers practical advice on how to manage…
Getting the balance right
Achieving a better balance between work and life off the farm, helped King Country sheep and beef farmer Wendy Coup beat burn out. “What I learnt…
Tony Anderson – Farming in the Chatham Islands
Farming in the remote Chatham Islands has its own unique set of challenges, due in large part to its isolation. Farmstrong and Dr Tom Mulholland…
Sam Whitelock tip – making small decisions
Sam Whitelock shares his tip on making small decisions. He suggests that you look at what you can control then break it down.
Farmer to farmer with Tony Coltman
Tony Coltman is a dairy farmer in Dunsandel, Canterbury. In this clip, he explains why keeping well is absolutely crucial to the success of his…
Farmer to farmer with Dylan and Sheree Ditchfield
Dylan and Sheree Ditchfield milk 485 cows in Wendonside, Southland. The couple have enjoyed both growth and tough times and in recent years have emerged… 
