Always a way through

When M. Bovis hit Geoff Spark’s dairy farm a couple of years back it had a huge impact on his life and livelihood. But it …

Getting through dark times and bouncing back

Six years ago a motocross accident left dairy farmer Gary Sunshine-Tervit barely able to work and badly depressed. Now he’s Otago-Southland’s dairy farm manager of …

Raising our game in the woolshed

Farmstrong is partnering with wool harvesting injury prevention initiative Tahi Ngātahi to help shearers and wool handlers look after themselves in the shed. Declining sheep …

Dealing with disappointment

The cancellation of iconic events like Golden Shears and the Southland A&P Show due to Covid alert level changes highlights the need for rural communities …

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, …

Wednesdays with a difference

When the world went into lockdown, the overseas staff on Waikirikiri Farm Canterbury dairy farm were a long way from home. The Reeds decided it …

Farmer to farmer with Cheyenne Wilson

Cheyenne Wilson a former contract milker in Southland talks about the various challenges that she has faced in farming over the years.  She also explains …

Three kiwi adventurers raise money for Farmstrong

Three intrepid, young Kiwis have entered a demanding 3,500 kilometre rickshaw race across India to raise funds for Farmstrong.  They are Nikki Brown, Natalie Lindsay …

Invest in time off the farm

Getting off farm regularly is not just good for the farmer, it’s great for the farm. Waikato dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne explains how his ‘downtime’ …

Sam Whitelock – three thoughts on dealing with disappointment

Three thoughts on dealing with disappointment Thankfully so far in my rugby career dealing with disappointment isn’t something I have needed to manage too often. …

Free meals for workers reaps rewards

When North Canterbury Ag & Silage started providing free meals for its workers, the benefits were massive. During the silage season, which runs from mid-October …

Farm for life

Tangaroa Walker was the inaugural winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award in 2012 and has gone on to a successful career as a …