Free meals for workers reaps rewards
When North Canterbury Ag & Silage started providing free meals for its workers, the benefits were massive. During the silage season, which runs from mid-October to March, the company provides free,...
View ArticleTips to help you get through the busy season
Calving season is a very demanding time for farming women. Here are a few tips from Farmstrong on how to get through. Put the right fuel in the tank Food is just like fuel for a vehicle, so we need to...
View ArticleEnergy brownie
These chocolate brownies make for a delicious sweet treat, while the secret ingredient of black beans provides extra fibre and plant protein. Don’t tell anyone about the black beans, they won’t even...
View ArticleChicken tagine
This warming, spiced chicken casserole is sweetened with dried fruits to create a delicious yet easy meal. Serve with couscous, mashed potato, rice or turmeric cauliflower rice. Ingredients 1...
View ArticleLunchtime pie
Despite its name, this pie is delicious served at any time of the day. Make a double batch and freeze individual slices – take them out the night before for a quick, portable lunch the next day. A...
View ArticleSlow cooked mexican beef mince
This Mexican Beef Mince is so versatile – load it onto nacho chips or baked kumara with sour cream and spring onions, top with creamy mashed potato and serve as a cottage pie, spoon onto pasta and...
View ArticleApple crumble porridge
Warming porridge, with the flavours and crunch of apple crumble, is a great start to the day. Thanks to the fibre in rolled oats, the release of carbohydrates into your body is slow and steady, helping...
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Eat well, farm better
Eating well gives your body the energy and nutrients it needs to perform at its best. That’s why a nutritious diet and regular meals are essential for a physically demanding job like farming. Research...
View ArticleAt home with Sam Whitelock – Eating well
Sam Whitelock shares great advice on eating well. Find out what works for you and lock it in. The post At home with Sam Whitelock – Eating well appeared first on Farmstrong - Live Well Farm Well.
View ArticleNutritionist Sarah Percy and farmers on eating well
Nutritionist Sarah Percy explains how ‘fuelling up’ with the right food and staying hydrated are essential for maintaining energy levels and keeping healthy especially during times like calving. The...
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