A fresh persepctive

Invercargill-based shearing contractor Marty Smith has been in the shearing business for 35 years. He says what’s probably changed most during that time are the…

Don’t sweat what you can’t control

With 40 years’ experience in the kiwifruit industry, Sean Carnachan has some clear ideas about what it takes to last the distance. Sean Carnachan wears…

Baygold sowing seeds of wellbeing

Focusing on the core values of kindness and care is an integral part of large-scale kiwifruit operation Baygold’s wellbeing culture. Baygold general manager of engagement and…

From the fashion world to dairy farming

Leaving the glitzy world of fashion to become a dairy farmer has been a steep learning curve for Aucklander Amber Carpenter. Swapping out high heels…

Tackling wellbeing at Farmstrong rugby event

Dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams says he enjoyed watching the recent Bay of Plenty versus Waikato rugby match, but it was the socialising and connecting with…

Making the most of it

The upheaval caused by two earthquakes and the end of a relationship left north Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Kara Lynn in a tough spot.…

The Gumboot Express

When dairy farmer Harjinder Singh Chander isn’t looking after cows, he’s busy running to raise awareness about rural mental health. Here’s why. Otago dairy farmer…

Big Picture Thinking

Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams has introduced some innovative ideas to nurture not just his land, but also the people who work on…

Live for the day

Simon Cook leads a busy life in the booming Kiwifruit industry. He owns a 5-hectare Kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty, runs a contracting…

A Life in Wool

Shearing’s traditionally been all technique and tallies, but a new training programme is encouraging shearers to regard themselves as rural athletes, mentally and physically. Luke…

Daily chats improve blueberry workers’ wellbeing

Getting together for regular breaks and chats throughout the day has had a noticeable impact on a group of blueberry workers’ wellbeing, says their boss.…

Footgolf, timeout and compliments help young farmer

When young Morrinsville farmer Jaiden Evans gets home from work each night, he kicks off his boots and thinks about a couple of things that…