Mental Health

NFU president Minette Batters said all the mixed messages were causing distress amongst her members

A mammoth road trip which has seen four friends drive a combine harvester from John o' Groats to Land's End in support of mental health charity MIND and Children with Cancer UK has raised more than £35,000.

The NFU said the Government needs to take further action to support farmers with spiralling production costs and the impact on their mental health

Farmer turned social media influencer Olly Harrison speaks to FG Editor Olivia Midgley on the charity run of a lifetime as he attempts to drive a combine harvester from John o' Groats to Land's End to raise money and awareness for mental health charities.

The charity Farming Community Network hopes the survey will help to improve the organisation’s support to those at risk or affected by a bovine TB breakdown

Michael McPherson raised double the intended target after shearing 816 sheep

Michael McPherson said the challenge will test his physical and mental strength

Welsh Government is leaving it to us to take ‘all the responsibility' for the welfare of farmers when it comes to the impact of bovine TB, says charity.

Poor mental health and speaking about it remains a huge stigma for many people in the farming community.

A number of farmers are ‘combining' their talents in a bid to raise awareness and funds for two national charities.