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Mayor Relief Fund - Nelson-Tasman Floods

Mayor Relief Fund - Nelson-Tasman Floods

Following a government contribution of $200,000, the fund is now able to accept donations from the public.

August 22, 2022 0 Comments
Support for storm stricken farmers in Top of South and Far North

Support for storm stricken farmers in Top of South and Far North

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified severe weather that affected farmers and growers in the Top-of-the-South and the Far North District as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking Government support

August 22, 2022 0 Comments
Top of the South Flood Recovery

Top of the South Flood Recovery

Flood Recovery for Top of the South

August 21, 2022 0 Comments
MAYORAL RELIEF FUND FOR FEBRUARY 2022 FLOODS

MAYORAL RELIEF FUND FOR FEBRUARY 2022 FLOODS

Farmers impacted by the February 2022 floods can now apply to the Mayoral Relief Fund.

March 22, 2022 0 Comments
A Farmer's Perspective

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 little disruption as possible. 

March 14, 2022 0 Comments
During and after a flood

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
February 2022 Flooding - West Coast and Top of the South

February 2022 Flooding - West Coast and Top of the South

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the severe weather that’s affected the West Coast and Top of the South as a medium-scale adverse...
Surfing for Farmers - Marlborough

Surfing for Farmers - Marlborough

Marlborough is lucky enough to have just been added to the Surfing for Farmers areas. 

Rural Conversations

Rural Conversations

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Farm Without Harm - Safety Conversatons

Farm Without Harm - Safety Conversatons

September 2023 -  Up Our Game Workshop was on having good safety conversations. A key insight from this session was that health and safety is the outcome of great work. As panelist and farmer, Becs Dondertman, said “if we plan well and execute well, we have a safe work environment.”
September 28, 2023 0 Comments
Taranaki Rural Support Trust Facilitator & Dairy Farmer Belinda Price talks to REX (podcast)

Taranaki Rural Support Trust Facilitator & Dairy Farmer Belinda Price talks to REX (podcast)

Belinda shares her peronsal struggles with mental wellbeing, giving back via the Rural Support Trust, juggling the farm, kids, school holidays and finsihing off her 2021 Fonterra Dairy Women of the Year scholarship.

September 25, 2023 0 Comments
NZ Young Farmers and Rural Support Trust join forces to enhance wellbeing

NZ Young Farmers and Rural Support Trust join forces to enhance wellbeing

Rural Support Trust (RST) and New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaborative efforts in supporting and empowering rural communities across New Zealand.

September 25, 2023 0 Comments
Dairy Women's Network - Navigating Dairy's New Landscape: 7 Steps to Surviving the Payout Challenge

Dairy Women's Network - Navigating Dairy's New Landscape: 7 Steps to Surviving the Payout Challenge

The dairy industry has been under immense pressure over the last 18 months and has faced challenges on many fronts including compliance and increased costs such as feed, fertilizer and fuel. The announcement of a drop in this season’s forecast payout could be the biggest challenge that farmers face over the next period of time.

September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Feed for Thought Podcast with Pioneer Brand Product hosts Ian Williams and Matte Kirk

Feed for Thought Podcast with Pioneer Brand Product hosts Ian Williams and Matte Kirk

Listen to their catch up with Mike Green who explains what the RST does in your community

September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Treat yourself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust

Treat yourself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust

Ease up and take one step at a time' is one piece of advice to farmers and growers suffering after calamitous weather this year. People struggling with their mental health often try to work harder, hoping that will relieve the pressure, says Rural Support Taranaki chair...
September 18, 2023 0 Comments
High stress in rural NZ

High stress in rural NZ

Rural Support Trusts around the country are having to significantly increase their staff to deal with growing stress in rural areas in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle and other adverse weather events.

Tending to mental health on farm -

Tending to mental health on farm -

Farmers Weekly In Focus podcast with Bryan Gibson - 20 minutes

Five Ways, Five Days – Make it happen for you!

Five Ways, Five Days – Make it happen for you!

Just like physical health, we all need to actively look after our mental health. Mental Health Awareness week (18-24 September) is run each year by the Mental Health Foundation.  

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