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flag New Zealand invests $2.7M to expand Farmstrong, a program reducing farm injuries and boosting mental health since 2016.

flag New Zealand has renewed its investment in the Farmstrong rural wellbeing programme with $2.7 million, launching a five-year, $6.8 million initiative to reduce agricultural and horticultural injuries by improving mental wellbeing. flag The programme, active since 2016, has saved $52 million in claims costs and prevented over 9,800 injuries, returning $7.85 for every dollar spent. flag In 2024, farming injuries totaled over 17,000 claims, costing $120 million. flag The government calls the effort vital to supporting the nation’s economic backbone. flag Resources are available at www.farmstrong.co.nz.

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