Catch up over a cuppa

Amber Carpenter is one of a number of farmers helping to promote Farmstrong’s You Matter, Let’s Natter campaign. This encourages farmers to catch up regularly…

It’s not about the cricket

The annual farmer versus grower cricket game recently took place in the Bay of Plenty. Organiser, dairy farmer Stephen Crossan, says a day off farm…

Learning to roll with it

After eight years farming, with three years sharemilking, Stu Davison has taken on a fresh challenge working as a dairy analyst. He shares what farming…

Put your energy into what you can control

Learning to live with unexpected challenges is the key to getting through life in lockdown for Otago farmer Luke Tweed. Along with his family, Luke…

A team effort

Although lockdown has made Marian Hirst’s blueberry business more challenging to run, it’s also made her appreciate why she loves the job.  It’s blueberry harvest…

How to deal with disappointment

Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock knows a thing or two about dealing with disappointment, especially on the rugby field. He has a few strategies he uses…

Farmer to farmer videos with Cheyenne and Tangaroa

Farming is in Southlander Cheyenne Wilson’s blood. In a new video Cheyenne talks about farming, its challenges and how she looks after herself. Brought up…

Tips to help you get through the busy season

Calving season is a very demanding time for farming women. Here are a few tips from Farmstrong on how to get through. Put the right…

Stay connected and keep Farmstrong

Sharing the ups and downs of farming with mates is an important part of staying on top of your game and enjoying the job Dave…

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…

Good listening skills make all the difference

There is no single one formula on the best way to help when someone is struggling, but there are some approaches that will work for…

Keeping Christmas simple and stress-free

When Christmas day rolls around each year, Golden Bay sheep and beef farmer Joyce Wyllie likes to keep things simple to avoid unnecessary stress. Summer…