Mental Health

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has raised over £500 in a 25 mile sponsored walk to celebrate 25 years of helping those in need.

After the tragic death of her husband, Emma Picton–Jones launched a foundation to improve mental health awareness among farmers in Wales.

Farming charities are facing a multi-million-pound funding black hole after the cancellation of fundraising events due to Covid-19 saw income dry up.

With Covid-19 placing unprecedented pressure on farmers, rural support groups have united to create a mental health organisation.

Although there has been a positive change in attitudes towards seeking help for mental health issues, older farmers are still less likely to acknowledge problems and reach out. Clemmie Gleeson takes a look at some of the reasons why and how to help reverse trends.

An up to date collection of all the most relevant services to help you during the Covid-19 crisis

With the impact of the coronavirus outbreak causing uncertainty and stress, farm groups and agricultural charities have reassured farmers help is at hand for those who need it.

Agricultural charities have adopted new strategies to support farmers in the face of unprecedented challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis.

Are you okay? It is sometimes a difficult question to answer, difficult to answer honestly. As farmers we can be stubborn. You cannot live a life where you feed and check livestock every single day through the monotony of winter without being.

The Farming Community Network supports about 6,000 people through business and personal issues every year. Clemmie Gleeson looks at the help it has been offering for 25 years.