Reconnecting with rural communities

After years of Covid-related disruption, the rural events calendar is all go. Farmstrong has been busy taking its messages and resources out on the road…

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…

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.…

A Catch-up Over Cricket

Tim Bond recently pulled on the pads for the dairy farmers team in Te Puke’s annual farmers versus growers cricket game. He shared his thoughts…

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…