Tag: Stress
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.…
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…
Thunderstruck
Stu Weston, CEO of post-harvest business Apata, has been part of the kiwifruit industry since 1991. An episode of burnout years ago still informs how…
Managing Uncertain Times
Kiwifruit industry stalwart Marty Robinson says the challenges facing growers this summer require a different mindset to both work and wellbeing. Marty’s been involved in…
Passionate mental health advocate’s next big project
Felicity Clark is brimming with excitement about her latest project to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing – something she’s been doing for…
A near miss
A near-fatal accident completely changed Owen Gullery’s approach to life and farming. Now he’s alerting other farmers to the dangers of fatigue and burnout. Owen…
Managing fatigue
There are only so many hours in a day, so when life gets really busy on farm having a strategy to manage fatigue is vital.…
Great turnout for Farmstrong fundraiser
A speed shear event organised by the Pendarves Young Farmers in Canterbury has raised more than $5,000 for nationwide, rural wellbeing initiative Farmstrong. Bridget McFadden,…
Fatigue on 4 wheels: How a farmer’s life flipped upside down
Chris Biddles knows only too well the connection between being stressed and exhausted and making a poor decision that almost cost him his life. He…
Study finds wellbeing and injury connection
New research has established the links between aspects of diminished wellbeing and on-farm injuries. The study, aimed to understand the relationship between aspects of diminished…
