Resilient farmer moves on to new fields
Doug Avery, author of The Resilient Farmer, has launched a new workshop to help farmers improve their mental health and their businesses.
Coping better with ups and downs on farm
The importance of seeing regularly to your wellbeing will be the focus of Farmstrong’s site at Fieldays.
Rural communities need mental health focus
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed an increase in funding for mental health in yesterday’s Budget.
Skellerup backs mental health
Dairy rubberware supplier Skellerup is giving its support to I Am Hope, a community group.
Good health needs to be worked on
Rural life, and agriculture is driven by changing seasons that dictate on-farm tasks and operations and busy times can mean pressure on owners or employees.
Training helps identify stressed farmers
An Environment Canterbury advisor who trained to be a Good Yarn facilitator is now better able to help a farmer who is stressed or mentally ill.
Stress levels rising in rural population — survey
A recent survey has found that 70% of rural New Zealanders have felt more stress over the last five years.
Mental health workshop focus on rural people
Workshops being held across the country are equipping farmers and rural professionals with the tools to recognise and support those who are struggling.
Shearathon raises $44k for mental health
The Herlihy family’s 24-hour charity Shearathon, raising money for mental health and suicide prevention in the shearing industry, could become an annual fixture following the success of the recent North Canterbury event.
Iwi farms sign for mental health boost
The Whanau in the award-winning mental health programme GoodYarn has just got bigger.