Farmer to walk around Scottish island twice to highlight mental health challenges in the industry

“Mental health is one of the most painful experiences farmers can face"

Chris Brayford
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Wallace Currie will walk around the Isle of Arran twice, taking in over 100 miles in just over two days, to highlight mental health in farmers
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Wallace Currie will walk around the Isle of Arran twice, taking in over 100 miles in just over two days, to highlight mental health in farmers

A passionate farming advocate has announced he will take on a mammoth challenge to raise funds for charity and to raise awareness of mental health in farmers. Wallace Currie, an agricultural lecturer...

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