South Island

Rural Change Wellbeing Programme to merge with Rural Support Trust

The Rural Change programme which provided free private mental health professional sessions to the rural industry

April 29, 2024 0 Comments

Rural Support Trust sees nationwide increase in calls

Rural Support Trust National Chair Neil Bateup says this is only part of the story, ‘The Rural Support Trust profile has increased in our rural communities and with our team often being well...

January 30, 2024 0 Comments

Fonterra and Rural Support Trust join forces to improve wellbeing support for rural families

Fonterra and the Rural Support Trust announced a three year partnership to improve access to wellbeing and resilience services for farming families who are doing it tough. The first priority...

September 13, 2022 0 Comments

A Farmer's Perspective

A local dairy farmer recently tested positive for Covid. This is their story as told to Nelson Federated Farmers, of how having a plan helped their family manage their business and home with as...

March 14, 2022 0 Comments

During and after a flood

A flood can be devasting, affecting livestock, land and buildings. Here are tips on how to deal with post flooding. Call us now if you are unsure where to start - 0800 787 254

February 19, 2022 0 Comments

My COVID19 Factsheet and Plan

In this document you will find an easy to follow COVID19 factsheet and planning tool to ensure you know what to expect and have what you need if you have to isolate.

February 13, 2022 0 Comments

South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) - Timaru, Canterbury

4/7/2025 12:00 PM - 4/9/2025 3:30 PM 0 Comments

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

This is one of the oldest and largest agricultural events in the South Island; going back 70 years, it focuses on opportunities to view machines in their working state and reinforcing the...

3/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3/28/2025 4:00 PM 0 Comments

PREPARING FOR COVID-19-WINEGROWERS CHECKLIST

Is your business able to carry on should one of your staff contract COVID 19?

January 20, 2022 0 Comments

ON FARM COVID19 PLAN

As with all farming businesses it is important dairy farms also have a plan in place if Covid 19 hits.

November 26, 2021 0 Comments

WORKING WITH THE BANK IN TOUGH TIMES

Wanting some tips on surviving and growing in tough times and how best to communicate with your bank? Know a young farmer starting out?

November 22, 2021 0 Comments

Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

Ensure your business is prepared for the unexpected. Download our Farm Business Continuity Plan for FREE! Our thanks to Civil Defence Emergency Management Southland for developing this...

August 3, 2021 0 Comments

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