Letters: Mental health in farming - 'I recognise so many of the pressures discussed and we must all pull together despite the numerous challenges'

This week's letter from an FG reader sharing his thoughts about our latest podcast episode on rural mental health with Adam Henson

Rachael Brown
Lead Reporter
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Letters: Mental health in farming - 'I recognise so many of the pressures discussed and we must all pull together despite the numerous challenges'

I just wanted to thank you for the excellent FG interview with Adam Henson which I have just watched.

It was spot on, and you handled such a difficult subject so well.

A busy working Christmas meant I have only just got round to it, but I am glad I did.

I recognise so many of the pressures discussed and we must all pull together despite the numerous challenges.

Thanks again; much appreciated from a wet Wiltshire.

Salisbury farmer, Richard Carter.

Watch the full interview with BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson and FG chief reporter Rachael Brown here:

Other podcasts available to watch: 

Nigel Owens: Swapping life on the pitch for life on the farm

Special #Farm24 podcast: Kelvin Fletcher on his new farming life

Farmers Guardian podcast: TikTok star Farmer Will - 'we need to get farming taught in schools'

Farmers Guardian podcast: Labour's Daniel Zeichner answers farmers questions on right to roam

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