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…

Farmstrong chats with Sam Whitelock — ideas for handling pressure

Farmstrong chats with Sam Whitelock about what good habits help him to stay calm and perform under pressure and what he does to ensure he…

New resource gets the thumbs up

Semi-retired Southland dairy farmer Dennis Farrelly reckons Farmstrong’s new resource to help manage stress should be pinned to every farmer’s fridge or wall. The colourful,…