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…

Work smarter and look after your wellbeing

Abbi Ayre is a contract milker in Culverden , North Canterbury. She has some great insights of life on the farm and what you can…

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,…

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 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…

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…

Give yourself a break

Research shows that taking breaks and getting time off the farm makes a huge difference to how you feel and how well you farm. In…