Displaying items by tag: mental health

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 11:55

Editorial: Looking out for one another

OPINION: There was pin drop silence when former National Party leader Todd Muller recently addresses over 400 farmers at the DairyNZ Farmers Forum in Hamilton.

Published in Opinion

Former Opposition Leader Todd Muller believes talking about his brush with mental illness could help dairy farmers facing similar issues.

Published in General News
Monday, 22 February 2021 08:41

Keeping it real

The 2021 East Coast Farming Expo is a two-day mid-week gathering (February 24-25) for sheep and beef producers with a focus on farming smarter. It’s held annually at the Wairoa A&P Showgrounds and includes exhibits, outdoor demonstrations and seminars. 

Published in General News
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 10:35

How we react governs how we act

OPINION: From my quotes file, here is one that I have rather sadly seen lived out up close and personal, too many times to recall.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 03 July 2020 12:13

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Farmer's Chaplain, Colin Miller on the importance of friends in difficult times.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 03 June 2020 13:55

Farmers facing undue Govt pressure

Hawke's Bay vet Richard Hilson says the effects of the lockdown with COVID-19 tended to isolate farmers more than people might have imagined.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 10:55

Film gets monkey off his back

A young Kiwi, Los Angeles-based, filmmaker has made good use of the lockdown period to help farmers battling with mental health issues.

Published in General News

Farmer's Chaplain columnist, Colin Miller on the importance of slowing down.

Published in Opinion

A 20-year old farmer’s tweet about her declining mental health has sparked a massive response online.

Published in General News
Monday, 17 February 2020 09:50

Kiwi farmers riding waves to reduce stress

A campaign is underway to help farmers improve their mental health through surfing.

Published in General News
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