With this horribly accurate data coming to the forefront every year, it was vital that ACC jumped on board and partnered with Farmstrong alongside FMG and the Mental Health Foundation to help give farmers the skills and resources to live well, farm well and get the most out of life.  Farmstrong offers real life solutions and tips from farmers to help farmers better cope with the rollercoaster ride that is farming.

New Zealand farmers are amongst the finest in the world, but unfortunately we know that accidents can occur when feeling fatigued, under pressure or stressed.  With an increase in compliance, there is also support and assistance now readily available meaning farmers can get better at putting in systems to look after their most important asset, themselves and those who work in the business.  

When farmers are looking after themselves, they can look after their farm too.  Farming presents a vast array of unique challenges which are often hard to predict or control.  These challenges won’t be eliminated anytime soon, and this is why developing good habits are paramount for good performance and good health on and off the farm.

ACC have also partnered with Safer Farms an organisation dedicated to safer farming culture in New Zealand and helping to prevent injury and fatalities on the farm.  Injecting over $11 million into the Farm Without Harm scheme over the next five years, ACC are focused on supporting the agricultural sector by mitigating risks, improving safety practices and focusing on protecting our farmers from preventable harm.