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Dairy farmers around the country are into the busy spring calving period.

Nationwide rural wellbeing programme, Farmstrong recently celebrated its tenth birthday at Fieldays with an event attended by ambassador Sam Whitelock, Farmers Mutual Group (FMG), Farmstrong partners, and government Ministers.

When visiting the Central Districts field days, make sure you pick up a free copy of Farmstrong's Getting Through book.

A newly launched collaborative rural wellbeing recovery project aims to help rural communities across the North Island to come together through a series of in-person events and programmes this summer.

While takeout deliveries may not reach the farm, remote households in Hurunui now have access to an innovative wellbeing delivery service that provides mental health support to their doorsteps.

Last year's National Fieldays saw Norwood chief executive Tim Myers present Farmstrong with a cheque for $106,925.

Mental health programme Farmstrong is encouraging people to get off farm and take a break.

United Flower Growers (UFG) have teamed up with florists across New Zealand and the NZ Peony Society to campaign for mental health funds.

A new initiative has been launched to improve access to counselling for farmers.

Farmstrong is tipping its hat to the farmers and growers of New Zealand who have contributed to it winning two awards at the recent 2020 New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards.