Young farmer quits job to prioritise his mental health

A young farmer has described his difficult decision to quit his job and prioritise his poor mental health to help break the stigma.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Young farmer quits job to prioritise his mental health

A young farmer has described his difficult decision to quit his job and prioritise his poor mental health to help break the stigma. James Hosking, 28, grew up on his family dairy farm in St Buryan,...

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