Tag: time off
Farmer to farmer with Joe and Donna Hintz
Joe and Donna Hintz are sheep and beef farmers who love the freedom of farming. They try to get a good balance in life and…
Farmer to farmer with Dan and Reidun Nicholson
Dan and Reidun can vouch that getting off the farm really helps manage stress and pressure. They enjoy the challenges of farming and having the…
Farmer to farmer with Rex Kane
Rex enjoys farming for the range of challenges it brings. Over time he has found ways to do things differently, so he does not push…
Farmer to farmer with Lisa Kendall
FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Lisa Kendall runs a busy hire-a-farmer business in Karaka. Here are the proactive steps she takes to keep…
Getting the balance right
Achieving a better balance between work and life off the farm, helped King Country sheep and beef farmer Wendy Coup beat burn out. “What I learnt…
Farmer to farmer with Tony Coltman
Tony Coltman is a dairy farmer in Dunsandel, Canterbury. In this clip, he explains why keeping well is absolutely crucial to the success of his…
Farmer to farmer with James Pharazyn
James Pharazyn is a sheep and beef farmer and manages Motere Angus Stud at Omakere in the Hawke’s Bay. The farm has been in the…
Farmer to farmer with Stu Richards
Stu Richards manages a bull finishing unit in Whatawhata on the outskirts of Hamilton. In recent years, he’s made his mental heath and wellbeing a…
Farmer to farmer with Dylan and Sheree Ditchfield
Dylan and Sheree Ditchfield milk 485 cows in Wendonside, Southland. The couple have enjoyed both growth and tough times and in recent years have emerged…
Give yourself a break
Research shows that taking breaks and getting time off the farm makes a huge difference to how you feel and how well you farm. In…
