Farm Life

Poor mental health is contributing to the farming industry’s abysmal record on safety, a survey has found. 

Rural communities have been urged to brace for further chaos as flooding and fallen trees continue to wreak havoc across farms.

Farmers in Scotland will benefit from a share of £40m as the Scottish Government moves to decarbonise the agricultural sector.

Almost half of UK farmers (48 per cent) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes following the UK’s biggest shake-up in funding for decades, according to new research by NFU Mutual.

Farmers have been encouraged to support this year’s seventh Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), to showcase the important role of farming in the British countryside.

Looking after your mental health is vital and can lead to ‘massive gains’ Sir Alastair Cooke, England’s leading test run scorer and former England captain told the Sentry Conference.

The co-operative structure was ideally suited to help farmers make the most of the data they collect, according to speakers at the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS) annual conference (Thursday Jan 30). 

Farmers are more likely to turn to vets for help with mental health issues, a survey has found.

Planting trees is not, as many would argue, the easy answer to tackling climate change according to NFU Scotland president Andrew McCornick.

In today’s health conscious world and with more and more people turning to plant based diets, we explore the health benefits of drinking milk - one of the most nutritious products there is.