National farmer wellbeing report finds worsening mental health across sector
As the 2018-19 drought tightened in the eastern states, Ross Blanch spoke to a fellow farmer who was…
National farmer wellbeing report finds worsening mental health across sector
As the 2018-19 drought tightened its in the eastern states, Ross Blanch spoke to a fellow farmer who…
More international success for Gisborne photographer Rebecca Williams
One of Rebecca Williams’ two images selected in the Top 100 of the International Pet Photography Awards. This…
How this 70-year-old honey bee farmer is keeping his family farm alive
For David Bradshaw, beekeeping has always been a family affair. Bradshaw, 70, is the second-generation owner of Bradshaw…
3 Hyrox Beginner Mistakes to Avoid, According to a Coach
Chances are, you’ve heard of Hyrox. If not, it may only be a matter of time. Hyrox, a…
Heartbreaking loss prompts conversations about farmers’ mental health in Talimba, NSW
Leanne Staniforth says her husband, John, was suffering in silence before his death by suicide. Now she is…
From farm life to forged art: Te Kūiti sculptor’s work inspires and aids others
His apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and his self-taught blacksmithing skills were suddenly in demand when he started receiving…
Farmers struggle with mental health in planting season | Health
BOAZ, Ky. — In the midst of planting season, farmers across the region are preparing for the summer…
Rural health: How Australian farmer Brendan Cullen swam his way out of depression
Eventually – with the help of antidepressants and swimming – he clambered out of long-term depression. In his…
new discovery could reshape crop breeding and resilience
Published in PNAS, the study shows that plants use the hormone abscisic acid (ABA) as a fast‑track messaging…
Breeding logs, river repair and restocking keys to endangered Mary River cod’s survival
Diving into his dams, Darren Knowles knows that the territorial male Mary River cod he is about to…
Listen to The Country online: Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson’s mental health journey
He reflects on being “haunted by the black dog” in 2020, and how he helps keep it at…