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Feed for Thought Podcast by Pioneer

Episode 13: Mental Health with Rural Support Trust

In this podcast series Pioneer aim to share in-depth information on technical and farm systems topics. Their aim is to keep the information practical and relevant to farmers and we hope to prompt thoughts, discussions and actions which improve the profitability and sustainability of farming. Tune in and listen to the team as well as our guests who will include researchers, agronomists and nutritionists from New Zealand and abroad. We hope to deliver cutting edge information, tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your investment in Pioneer® brand products and give you some “Feed for Thought”.

Pioneer Brand Products NZ is one of our principal partners and they produce the Feed for Thought Podcast series.

Episode 13: Mental Health with Rural Support Trust

"You can only control the controllables". Off the back of a tough season, Ian Williams and Matte Kirk sit down with Mike Green from Rural Support Trust to discuss the vital role that Rural Support Trust plays within the agriculture community plus provide tips and tricks for maintaining and building yours and your team's mental health.

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