The Country

When you think about Sam Whitelock, you probably think 153 Tests, two Rugby World Cups and performing under some pretty serious pressure. But these days, Sam’s swapped the footy paddock for the farm paddock, back home in Manawatu. And it turns out a lot of what he learnt playing rugby at the highest level applies pretty well to farming too.
In this episode of Being Farmstrong, Hamish McKay sits down with Sam to talk about pressure, leadership, mental fitness and what it takes to keep performing when things get tough. Sam’s been a Farmstrong Ambassador since 2016, so he knows the challenges rural people face. And there are some really practical takeaways here about looking after yourself, staying on top of things and being at your best, whether that’s on the farm or just in everyday life.
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Jamie Mackay talks to Sir Don McKinnon, Michael Every, and David Seymour. Jamie also pays tribute to the late Jim Hopkins.
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Rowena Duncum talks to Colin Hurst, Kelvin Wickham, Shane Gillooly, Ian Jones, and Chris Brandolino.
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Federated Farmers National President celebrates last night’s Arable Awards, congratulating Arable Farmer of the Year winners John and Mel McCaw’s and those inducted to the Arable Hall of Fame.
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive on the co-operative’s return to profit and the reinstatement of its shareholder rebate. Plus, fertiliser prices and supply, advice for farmers ahead of spring, and the value of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
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