About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of support for farmers during challenging times, featuring insights from Rural Support Trust leaders.
When the pressure is on, having the right support makes all the difference. In this episode of Talking Dairy, we hear directly from the organisation supporting farmers through challenging times. Rural Support Trust national chair Michelle Ruddell joins DairyNZ people specialist Jane Muir to discuss the common pressures they’re seeing across dairy communities and what they do to ensure the right help is available at the right time. They also share practical insights to help ease the load and r...
People in this episode
Guests: Michelle Ruddell, Jane Muir
Topics covered
- support
- farming
- mental health
- community
- dairy industry
Keywords
- Rural Support Trust
- dairy communities
- pressure
- help
- practical insights
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