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Getting back on the horse
Te Anau scrubcutter Slade MacDonald’s had his fair share of challenges in life. Now he’s using that experience to help others doing it tough in…
Always a way through
The disruption and distress caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has been a stark reminder of just how tough farming and growing can be and the importance…
Sam Whitelock on performing under pressure
In this video Sam Whitelock talks about how he performs under pressure. “The biggest thing I have learnt is how you talk to yourself. Is…
Sam Whitelocks chats with Kane Brisco – Mindsets ‘Dealing with Challenges’
In this video Sam Whitelock chats with Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco about how they both deal with challenges.
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…
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…
Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Jack Cocks
The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Mt Nicholas Station farmer Jack Cocks about his courageous recovery following a near-fatal brain aneurysm and subsequent surgeries and…
Good to get out
Getting busy farmers along to events can be a big ask, but after a year like no other, Farmstrong’s comedy shows in Omihi and Sheffield…
Prioritising People
Award-winning Hawke’s Bay farmer Hugh Abbiss says a focus on people has driven the farm’s growth and success during some challenging times in recent years.…
On your bike: Cycling fundraiser huge success
Good mates Bruce Cotterill and Paul Muir were so inspired cycling the length of New Zealand and raising more than $200,000 for their Bike for…
How Farmstrong works
“I know through the work I do for Farmstrong, how important it is to keep talking and check on those who might have ‘dropped off…
Wellness to the Fore
Jonathon Hoets is a Farm Manager at Kairoa Dairies Limited, which is part of the Rylib Group farming portfolio located in Mid Canterbury. He oversees…